Best 8 Breaded Tilapia Fillets Recipes

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For those seeking a delectable and versatile seafood dish, breaded tilapia fillets offer a delightful culinary experience. Whether you prefer a crispy and golden-brown coating or a tender and flaky interior, breaded tilapia fillets cater to a wide range of taste preferences. Explore the diverse options available for breading, from classic breadcrumb mixtures to flavorful herb and spice blends, to create a tantalizing meal that will leave you craving more. With its mild flavor and delicate texture, tilapia serves as a perfect canvas for a variety of seasonings, marinades, and sauces. So embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe to elevate your breaded tilapia fillets to a gourmet delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BREADED BAKED TILAPIA



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So much flavor...so few ingredients! A quick and easy crumb coating makes this yummy tilapia recipe ideal for busy weeknights. Try the breading on cod for a change of pace. -Brandi Castillo, Santa Maria, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, garlic salt and oregano. Coat fillets in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY BREADED TILAPIA



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This breaded tilapia provides a quick and tasty meal that my family loves!

Provided by Indy Chef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ tablespoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, halved
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine panko, parsley, and salt on a dinner plate. Mix egg and milk together in a bowl.
  • Dip fillets into the milk mixture and shake off excess. Lightly dredge in panko mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until fillets are no longer translucent in the center and they easily flake with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1478 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BREADED PAN-FRIED TILAPIA



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Try this pan-fried tilapia with a mustard mixture and crumb coating. Panko crumbs and a seasoning salt blend make up the coating on this dish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs or panko crumbs
1/3 cup Creole mustard or a spicy brown mustard
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
6 to 8 tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Dash leaf thyme
Dash ground pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • If using breadcrumbs, proceed to Step 4. If using panko crumbs, put them in a food processor with the seasonings-salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, pepper, and parsley flakes; process until the crumbs are quite fine.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard and mayonnaise. Generously coat tilapia fillets with the mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the coated tilapia fillets in the hot oil in a single layer, turning carefully after about 3 to 4 minutes. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until cooked through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6-8 fillets (4-6 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BREADED GARLIC-HERB TILAPIA



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This is a quick and easy recipe that does not have all the fat of traditional fried tilapia. Try this delicious breaded meal tonight!

Provided by Lehart75

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
6 tilapia fillets
1 cup garlic- and herb-seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Pat fish fillets dry.
  • Mix bread crumbs, seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a zip-top bag. Seal the bag and toss ingredients together in the sealed bag until thoroughly mixed.
  • Mix milk and egg together in a bowl. Place fillets, 1 at a time, into egg mixture, shaking off excess. Place into the zip-top bag, seal, and shake to coat evenly. Transfer fillets to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and continue to cook for until edges are crisp, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BREADED TILAPIA FILLETS



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This is a variation of a recipe I got off of here. I changed it around just a little. It's really great. I actually got my boyfriend to eat fish, so that's always a good sign.

Provided by Chef BoyAree

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tilapia fillets
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
salt
pepper
4 grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • heat olive oil in medium to large pan (around medium heat, depending on gas/electric).
  • combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, greek seasoning, salt, pepper into shallow dish.
  • mix milk and egg in another shallow dish.
  • put fish in milk and egg mix; then dip in breadcrumbs.
  • cook roughly 3-4 mins on each side.
  • towards the end of the fish being done; quarter grape tomatoes; sprinkle a bit more of the Greek seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 592, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 43.6

CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED TILAPIA



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This baked tilapia is perfectly crunchy. Dip it in the fresh lime mayo for a burst of bright citrus flavor. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREADED PARMESAN TILAPIA



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This is the best fish ever! I enjoy serving this with rice and green beans.

Provided by Kevin Leebrick

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 each tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place butter and garlic into an 8x8-inch microwave-safe baking pan and microwave until butter is melted, about 30 seconds.
  • Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs together in another bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a third bowl.
  • Dip fillets in flour until lightly coated, then into beaten eggs, then into bread crumb mixture. Lay in the baking dish with the garlic-butter mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is golden and easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 152.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 711.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

GATORBEK'S BREADED AND FRIED TILAPIA



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The spicy breading gives this dish a kick without overpowering the mild tilapia flavor. Excellent with a good remoulade sauce!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium tilapia fillets
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or frying oil of choice)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a pie plate, lightly beat eggs with mayonnaise.
  • Combine dry ingredients (bread crumbs, onion powder, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, Old Bay, and S&P) in another pie plate.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, then dredge through bread crumbs.
  • Place in hot oil and fry until done, 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 165, Sodium 378.6, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.8

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, double-coat the tilapia fillets in the breadcrumbs.
  • Use Panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, flakier crust.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
  • Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before coating the fish.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can use regular milk mixed with a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the proper temperature before frying the fish. If the oil is not hot enough, the fish will absorb too much oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fish. If the pan is too crowded, the fish will not cook evenly.
  • Garnish the cooked tilapia fillets with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Breaded tilapia fillets are a quick and easy seafood dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. With a crispy crust and flaky interior, these tilapia fillets are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious seafood meal, give this breaded tilapia recipe a try.

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