Simple Oven-Fried Tilapia

Name: Simple Oven-Fried Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: Butter-flavored or olive oil cooking spray, for the baking sheet; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk, or light cream; 2 to 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, optional; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Oven-fried tilapia offers a light and straightforward preparation, featuring fillets coated in breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and Creole seasonings.

⭐ 4.6 (35 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets.
Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and milk/cream, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, salt, parsley, and thyme.
Dip each fillet sequentially in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the seasoned crumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
Arrange the coated tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet; optionally drizzle with melted butter.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
Serve with lemon wedges and a side of tartar or remoulade sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 515 kcal

Carbohydrate: 59 g

Cholesterol: 190 mg

Fiber: 8 g

Protein: 56 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 583 mg

Sugar: 10 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g