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    Crispy Parmesan Tilapia

    Published: Feb 18, 2019 · Modified: Mar 12, 2020 by Anna 19 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Crispy Parmesan Tilapia - quick and easy tilapia fillets breaded with Parmesan and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside, this tilapia will be your favorite fish dinner!

    You can easily make a flavorful seafood dinner, like my Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon or Garlic Mushroom Shrimp Pasta.

    Overhead shot of crispy fried tilapia with Parmesan breading, on white plate.

    Crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. This Parmesan Tilapia is one of my favorite dishes to make with this mild fish. Adding Parmesan to breading not only adds flavor (who doesn't like toasted cheese!) but also makes the breading even crispier.

    This easy Parmesan Tilapia is crispy, flavorful and perfect for a fish and chips dinner. It's quick and easy, even on busy weeknights. Serve this tilapia with baked potato wedges or fries and a simple salad.

    Ingredients:

    • tilapia fillets
    • salt
    • egg
    • milk
    • all-purpose flour
    • breadcrumbs
    • Parmesan cheese
    • vegetable oil

     Instructions:

    • Start by preparing your breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, egg and milk in another and breadcrumbs and Parmesan in the third dish.
    • Season fish with salt. Dip each fillet in flour first (shake off any excess), then in egg mixture and last in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
    • Fry each fillet in heated vegetable oil, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
    • Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables.
    Overhead shot of three tilapia fillets, breaded on white plate.

    Serving:

    You can serve potato fries or wedges for a fish and chips kind of dinner. Steamed or roasted vegetables, like my Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, are fantastic. Sauteed spinach is another quick side that can be served with fried fish.

    Close up shot of breaded tilapia, inside shot of flaky white fish meat.

    More seafood recipes:

    • Baked Teriyaki Salmon
    • 10-Minute Teriyaki Shrimp
    • Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon
    • Garlic Mushroom Shrimp Pasta
    • Homemade Fish Sticks

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    Crispy Parmesan Tilapia recipe

    Author: Anna
    Crispy Parmesan Tilapia Recipe - quick and easy tilapia fillets breaded with Parmesan and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside, this tilapia will be your favorite fish dinner!More seafood recipes: www.crunchycreamysweet.com
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 409 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 tilapia fillets
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons whole milk
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Season tilapia fillets with salt.
    • In one shallow dish, egg and milk. Whisk well. In another shallow dish, place flour. In the third shallow dish, stir breadcrumbs with Parmesan.
    • Dip each tilapia fillet in flour first, then egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture.
    • Heat up oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Fry each tilapia fillet on both sides until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 564mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    1. Nina says

      February 23, 2021 at 8:02 pm

      This was delicious, I used an air fryer, turned the fish over 400 degrees, 10 minutes per side crisp on the outside delicious on the inside, fish was tender, not over done, just perfect.

      Reply
    2. Abeer says

      February 19, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazingly delicious! A must try recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        June 28, 2020 at 5:14 pm

        I’ve made it twice. So good, crispy and flaky on the inside. I definitely will make it again

        Reply
        • Anna says

          July 02, 2020 at 12:44 am

          Fantastic! Thank you so much, Nancy!

          Reply
    3. Catalina says

      February 19, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      This tilapia looks so crispy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 19, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        Thanks, Catalina!

        Reply
    4. eat good 4 life says

      February 19, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      We don't eat chicken or meat but fish is always welcome. This crispy fish recipe looks like something my family would enjoy!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 19, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    5. Cathy says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:29 am

      That coating looks SO perfectly crispy!!

      Reply
    6. Sandi says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:23 am

      That crispy crust on the tilapia looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 19, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        Thank you, Sandi!

        Reply
    7. Chrissie Baker says

      February 19, 2019 at 2:34 am

      5 stars
      The recipe is very easy to follow and it was such a hit! I will definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 19, 2019 at 11:43 pm

        Thank you so much, Chrissie!

        Reply
    8. Becky Hardin says

      February 18, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      This could be my new favorite way to eat Tilapia!! YUM!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 19, 2019 at 11:44 pm

        Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    9. lauren kelly says

      February 18, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is my husband's favorite! I can't wait to surprise him with this!

      Reply
    10. Anna McNamara says

      February 18, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Those potato wedges look really good too! Do you have a recipe for those?

      Reply
    11. Valentina Ablaev says

      February 18, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      We love chicken parmesan and I'm loving this Parmesan Tilapia recipe even more. I bet even my picky eaters would enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
    12. Pam Dana says

      February 18, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      We love Tilapia and this crust was sooo good!

      Reply

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