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Panko Crusted Tilapia

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Ingredients

  • 2 5 oz tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 cup of panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450° F.
  • Thoroughly combine all of the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
  • Rub the spice mix onto the top parts of the tilapia fillets and set aside.
  • Put the panko breadcrumbs into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. With your hands, gently mix to coat the panko crumbs. This will help the crumbs crisp up and brown in the oven.
  • Take your tilapia fillets and press them, seasoned side down, into the panko crumbs until the top portions of the tilapia fillets are coated with panko crumbs.
  • Drop a small amount of olive oil onto the bottom of an oven safe skillet or baking dish. Coat the bottom of the dish evenly.
  • Place the fillets into the skillet, panko side up, and bake for 6 minutes.
  • After 6 minutes, carefully flip the fillet, and bake for 4 minutes.
  • After 4 minutes, carefully flip the fillet once again, and bake for 4 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Notes

I like to use a large enough skillet to roast my veggies alongside my fish - dinner is done in less than 30 minutes!