Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia
Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia features tender, flaky fish under a creamy, lemony topping that melts into a bubbly, golden crust. The blend of Parmesan, butter, and herbs creates a rich, savory bite with bright citrus notes. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight Dinner or a light, elegant main dish for guests.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
- 2
Combine Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, pepper, onion powder, and celery salt in a bowl and mix until well blended.
- 3
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven for 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from the oven and spread the Parmesan mixture over the fillets. Return to the oven and broil until the topping is browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 more minutes; take care not to overcook.
- Calories 235.2 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 24.06 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 0.44 g 0%
- Total Fat 14.67 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.96 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.17 mg High 25%
- Sodium 216.73 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 177.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 528.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 27.9 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 3.53 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
About This Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Broiled Tilapia is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Salt, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 235.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Salt, Dried Basil, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia healthy?
- Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Tilapia has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 235.2 calories and 24.06 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.73 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.96 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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