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A serving of oven fried tilapia with peas on the side.

Oven-Fried Tilapia Fillets

Diana
With a simple mayonnaise, Dijon, and Parmesan breadcrumb coating, this 30-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight meals!
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Servings 4 servings
Course Fish, Weeknight Meals
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 tilapia fillets, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg or two egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Creole mustard or a spicy Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups fine Parmesan seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the egg, water, mayonnaise, and Creole or Dijon mustard; whisk to blend.
  • In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the paprika; stir to blend thoroughly.
  • Dip the tilapia fillets in the egg mixture to coat and then in the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • Arrange the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the fillets lightly with more nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake the tilapia fillets for about 10 minutes; turn and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until fish is cooked through. The time depends on thickness of the fillets. The fish will be opaque and will flake easily with a fork when done.
  • With a spatula, gently remove the fillets to a serving platter or individual plates.
Keyword oven fried fish, tilapia
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