Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Broiled Tilapia Parmesan, a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality seafood to your table in just 20 minutes. This recipe pairs tender tilapia fillets with a rich, golden topping made from Parmesan cheese, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon juice, all enhanced by a perfectly balanced blend of spices like basil, cayenne, and onion powder. Broiled to flaky perfection under high heat, the fillets are crowned with a bubbling layer of cheesy goodness, delivering a combination of crisp, savory, and citrusy notes with every bite. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this dish is ideal for busy nights or when you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh side salad to complete this irresistible seafood feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler on high and position the rack approximately 4–5 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Lightly grease a broiler pan or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spray it with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 4

Add the basil, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix well and set aside.

Step 5

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Arrange the fillets on the prepared broiler pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 7

Broil the tilapia for 3–4 minutes, or until the fish begins to flake with a fork. Remove from the oven but leave the broiler on.

Step 8

Carefully spread the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.

Step 9

Return the fillets to the oven and broil for 2–3 more minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let rest for 1–2 minutes, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	517.3 grams (517.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157

Total Fat 75.10g	96%
Saturated Fat 25.50g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 357mg	119%
Sodium 1085mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 12.20g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 112.50g	225%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284mg	22%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1567mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 4.2%