Crispy Baked Tilapia Recipe

Name: Crispy Baked Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium leeks, washed and chopped (white and light green parts); 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds tilapia; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/2 cup crushed potato chips; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Baked tilapia features a crispy crust of Panko, crushed potato chips, and Parmesan cheese, delivering a fried-like texture and flavor.

⭐ 3.9 (14 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F and coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine leeks, red peppers, garlic, and olive oil, then spread them in the prepared baking dish.
Arrange fish fillets over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
Mix Panko, crushed potato chips, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter in a bowl.
Sprinkle the Panko mixture over the fish, pressing gently to form a crust.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the fish is flaky and the topping is golden brown.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 526 kcal

Carbohydrate: 37 g

Cholesterol: 123 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 54 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 689 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 19 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g