For an extra crispy crust, consider lightly spraying the breaded fillets with cooking spray before pan-frying. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as brown rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad. Mango salsa, avocado crema, or a squeeze of lime would also make delicious accompaniments. To bake the tilapia, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place breaded fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Panko-Crusted Tilapia
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS18
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this crispy, flavorful panko-crusted tilapia. The bright citrus and subtle spice in the breading create a delightful contrast with the flaky fish, making it a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate65 g
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Cholesterol181 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein37 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium341 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the breading station: Place flour and eggs into 2 separate shallow dishes. In a third shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. (5 minutes)
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StepSeason and coat the tilapia: Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge 1 fillet in flour, ensuring both sides are coated, and gently shake off excess. Dip into eggs, turning once to coat, then dredge in the panko bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with remaining fillets. (10 minutes)
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StepPan-fry the tilapia: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place fillets in the skillet and cook until the crust is golden brown and the fish is easy to lift with a spatula, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until the fish flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 4 minutes. (8 minutes)
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Flo Hammes
Jun 16, 2025The lime zest and cilantro add such a fresh taste. I've never had tilapia this good.
Courtney Murray
May 31, 2025This recipe is amazing! The tilapia was so crispy and flavorful. My family loved it!
Jimmy Sipes
May 20, 2025I added a little smoked paprika to the panko mixture for an extra layer of flavor. Delicious!
Merritt Wilderman
May 15, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the results were perfect. Thank you!
Janie Smith
May 1, 2025Next time, I'll try baking the tilapia instead of frying to make it a bit healthier.
Earlene Carter
Apr 30, 2025I made this for fish tacos, and they were a huge hit! Will definitely make again.