Food Musings

Broil It!

One of the simplest ways to prepare delicious fresh fish is to broil it and this recipe is one of our favorites.  Originally posted last June, I’ve updated the recipe with a new photo and pizzazz.  I revised the original Kraft recipe with spices and Panko and love the way this combination allows you to dress up your fish for two with a creamy coating and great flavor!

I prepared this dish last night along with Sautéed Red Pepper Fish Fillets and we really couldn’t say which one was our favorite.  But this dish is definitely the easiest to make and the least messy in the kitchen and for me that says a lot when I want to make a quick weeknight meal.

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

• 3 Tilapia fillets – love Ipura!
• 3 TB Mayonnaise
• 6 TS Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 6 TS Panko Bread Crumbs
• 2 TS Lemon Pepper Spice (Trader Joes) (or grated lemon rind and grated pepper)
• 2 TS Old Bay Spice
• Olive Oil Spray (Trader Joes) or Pam

1. Preheat broiler, spray broiler pan with Olive Oil Spray or Pam
2. Combine cheese and Panko with Lemon Pepper spice and Old Bay spice
3. Place fish on pan and spread evenly with mayo on top.  Top with cheese and Panko mixture.
4. Broil 5-6 inches from heat source, 6-8 minutes, until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve with a lemon wedge.