Baked Parmesan Tilapia

Baked Parmesan Tilapia

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs tilapia fillets
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2/3-3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray baking pan(s) with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400.

  3. 3

    Place beaten eggs in a shallow dish. Stir in mayo and lemon juice. Stir until well-combined.

  4. 4

    In a separate shallow dish, stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and the herbs/spices. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Dip each fillet into the egg/mayo/lemon juice mixture (coat both sides). Let excess drip off, then dip into breadcrumb/cheese mixture to coat both sides.

  6. 6

    Place coated fillets in prepared baking pan(s). Bake, uncovered at 400 for 20-30 minutes or until fish is white and flaky inside.