Parmesan and Garlic Crusted Lemon Tilapia

• Makes 2 Servings
• 1 Filet per serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Tilapia Fish Fillets
• 1/4 Cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves of minced garlic OR 1 tablespoon of pre minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons of salted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 2 teaspoon of parsley (fresh or dried)
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions:

Preparation: Thaw fillets if frozen; let bag sit in cold water bath for 30 minutes OR thaw in fridge overnight.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix melted butter & minced garlic together to form garlic butter.
3. In a new bowl, mix parmesan paprika
4. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
5. Dip fillet in garlic butter, then bread it with the parmesan mixture.
6. Place it on the baking sheet
7. Repeat for second fillet.
8. Sprinkle any remaining parmesan mixture on top of the filet, then press down on it to make it stick.
9. Sprinkle parsley flakes on top.
10. Bake at 400 degrees F for 11 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
11. Drizzle fillet with lemon juice, then serve immediately. If saving for later, put lemon juice on after you have reheated the fish; this prevents sogginess and overly bitter fish.