Baked Parmesan Tilapia
- Four 5-ounce tilapia fillets
- Scant 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup panko
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Olive oil to drizzle
- Preheat the broiler to 425, and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, panko, sea salt, freshly ground pepper and thyme leaves.
- Rinse the tilapia under cold running water.
- Shake off the excess water and then dip both sides of the fish in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese mixture.
- Arrange the tilapia on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon any remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top of the tilapia and press it onto the fish with your fingertips.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over each fillet.
- Broil for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the tilapia is crispy and cooked through.
cheese, panko, salt, freshly ground pepper, thyme, olive oil
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/baked-parmesan-tilapia (may not work)