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For when seaside journeys aren't feasible (or aren't enough) to satisfy your nautical cravings, Oven-Baked Tilapia is a delicious addition to your sea-loving fare! The parmesan cheese and lemon pepper seasoned crust shines through on the tender tilapia fillets for the perfect amount of crunch, sharpness, and brightness. Easy and tasty, Oven Baked Tilapia is a fish-lovers dream. Reel it in! This is the big one!
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Ingredients
- For the fish:
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus 1/4 cup, freshly shredded, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 (4-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional, for serving:
- 1/4 cup green onions, diced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- parsley, to taste, freshly chopped
- asparagus, to taste, cooked and warm
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line an 18x26-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 3 -In a large shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup of the grated parmesan cheese, the lemon pepper seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, and the salt and whisk to combine.
Step 4 -On a large platter, add the tilapia fillets and evenly coat them with the olive oil.
Step 5 -Add the tilapia fillets to the parmesan mixture and evenly coat them with the mixture by hand, pressing lightly to make sure the coating adheres.
Step 6 -Lightly sprinkle the top of the coated tilapia fillets with the remaining shredded parmesan cheese.
Step 7 -Transfer the fillets to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8 -Bake until the coated tilapia fillets are opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F in the thickest portion, about 10 minutes.
Step 9 -Optionally, switch the oven to broil and broil until the coating is slightly crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the fillets.
Step 10 -Garnish with the green onions, the lemon wedges, and the extra parsley.
Step 11 -Serve with the asparagus.

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