Smothered Baked Tilapia
This deliciously easy baked tilapia recipe will be a family favorite! Throw it together from start to finish in about 10 minutes and have a healthy meal on your family's table lickety split.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4-6 tilapia fillets, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil and line a baking pan or sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, except tilapia.
- Arrange filets in a single layer on the pan and broil for 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the oven and smother the top side of the fillets generously with parmesan mixture. Broil 2-3 more minutes or until the mixture is lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. To reheat, preheat your oven to 275°F and let it bake for 10-15 minutes, or until hot. Sprinkle with a little water to prevent it from drying out.