Best 6 Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Olive Garden Copycat Recipes

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"Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Olive Garden Copycat" is a delectable seafood dish that combines the flavors of crispy parmesan cheese, flaky tilapia, and a zesty lemon butter sauce. This copycat recipe draws inspiration from the famous Olive Garden dish, offering an easy-to-follow guide for preparing this restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you are a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a beginner seeking a flavorful and impressive dish, this article will take you through the steps of creating a parmesan-crusted tilapia that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more."

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PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Fast, Easy and Healthy! This recipe is for 2, but I have easily doubled it for more. This bakes so quickly that I often make a bunch of these fillets and eat them leftover for lunches.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 tilapia fillets, depending on size
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup crushed Ritz cracker
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
pepper
garlic powder
olive oil

Steps:

  • Thaw and wash tilapia fillets if frozen. Pat dry on paper towels.
  • Combine crumbs, parmesan, italian seasoning and garlic powder on a plate, mixing well.
  • On a different plate, pour 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • Working 1 at a time, place a fillet on the plate in the lemon juice, sprinkle with desired amount of kosher salt (be careful about how much salt is in your parmesan, crumbs, and other seasonings), black pepper, and garlic powder. Turn the fillet over in the lemon juice and sprinkle seasoning on the other side.
  • Dredge fillet in the parmesan mixture patting it all over to coat.
  • Place in an oiled baking dish, repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Sprinkle a little lemon juice over fillets and drizzle or spray them lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake at 425ºF for about 20 minutes or until they easily flake with a fork and edges are browning (you can sprinkle some more parmesan on top if desired). You can also bake these faster at 450ºF.

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)



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I am always looking for ways to get lean meat and fish into my family's diet. I tried this and everyone including my two year old gobbled it up!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

36 ounces tilapia fillets
1 1/4 cups alfredo sauce (home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired)
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, for tilapia crusting mixture
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for tilapia crusting mixture
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for tilapia crusting mixture
4 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
4 cups yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
2 cups red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 cups red onions, cut into strips
1 tablespoon italian seasoning, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon kosher salt, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon chopped garlic, for vege mixture
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, for vege mixture

Steps:

  • To make Tilapia Crusting Mixture:
  • Using a spoon, thoroughly mix all ingredients specified for crusting in a large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Italian Vegetables:
  • In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and other ingredients specified for vege mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Place onto a baking sheet, forming a single layer. Set aside until ready for baking with tilapia.
  • Assembling Parmesan Crusted Tilapia:
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place Tilapia fillets in a non-stick, shallow, baking pan.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce onto each tilapia fillet. Use bottom of spoon to evenly coat top of fish.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup of prepared tilapia crusting mixture onto each piece and firmly pat breading evenly over Alfredo sauce. Place pan of tilapia on top rack and at the same time, place baking sheet with vegetables on the center rack, in the oven. After approximately 15 minutes, or when the internal temperature of fish reaches 150 degrees F, remove fish from oven and transfer onto a large platter.
  • The vegetables should bake for an additional five minutes, or until tender, and remove from oven.
  • Toss the vegetables with angel hair pasta (and extra Alfredo sauce if you like)and place around fish.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 1726.4, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 10.7, Protein 49.3

COPYCAT RED LOBSTER PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Red Lobster patrons who enjoy the chain's Parmesan Crusted Tilapia entrée might want to learn to prepare it at home. With the basic ingredients of parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and tilapia fillets, home cooks can learn how to make this Red Lobster Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe by following a few simple steps. - See more at: http://www.copycatrecipeguide.com/How_to_Make_Red_Lobster_Parmesan_Crusted_Tilapia#sthash.seI2JqRe.dpuf

Provided by SPF2057

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 ounces tilapia fillets
1/2 lb linguine, cooked
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley
10 ounces alfredo sauce, refrigerated
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup chablis (optional) or 1/4 cup Chardonnay wine (optional)
1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray the cooking spray evenly on a 13x9 baking dish. Lay all four tilapia fillets in the baking dish.
  • Combine the panko bread crumbs and ½ cup of parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Make the Parmesan base.
  • In a medium bowl, mix ½ Celsius of parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoons parsley, and the refrigerated Alfredo sauce and stir to combine.
  • Brush ¼ of the mixture evenly onto the tilapia fillets. Sprinkle the parmesan bread crumb mixture evenly over the fillets.
  • Bake the tilapia on the top oven rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Fish is done when the internal temperature reaches 140 to 150 degrees.
  • As the fish bakes, prepare the Parmesan Cream Sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix the remaining Parmesan base, along with the fresh basil, wine, and half and half cream. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce simmers.
  • Place the cooked linguine into the saucepan and toss with the cream sauce. Serve with the baked tilapia fillets.
  • If desired, garnish the entrée with additional parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 581, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 53.6

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This is a very simple recipe that I have altered from a recipe I found some years ago. It's quick and easy, fresh and most of all, my picky husband and son love it! I serve it with Brown and Wild Rice and a vegetable (my fav is steamed broccoli). Note that I use Bookbinder's Breadcrumbs in this recipe, as they add a nice lemony flavor that really makes the dish. I've used plain breadcrumbs and it's just not as good. I've also found that using an enamel cast iron baking dish produces a superior result.

Provided by racegrrl7665

Categories     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -2 lb tilapia fillet
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bookbinder's breadcrumbs
olive oil
other seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly spray a glass or enamel baking dish to assist in cleanup.
  • Wash and pat dry 1-2 pounds of Tilapia filets, and place in the dish side by side.
  • Season fish with any desired seasonings (salt, pepper, other spice blends). In a separate bowl, measure grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, and enough olive oil to make a moist crumble.
  • Spoon over the top of the fish to cover the filets.
  • Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 97.7, Sodium 592.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 42.4

PARMESAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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You won't have to fish for compliments when this is the catch of the day! Christi McElroy - Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the crackers, cheese and salt. Dip fillets in the flour, then egg, then cracker mixture; turn until coated., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS



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This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets.

Provided by France C

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 280.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Select fresh tilapia fillets: Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will give your tilapia a more flavorful crust. Avoid using pre-packaged or shredded Parmesan, as it often contains fillers and additives.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tilapia, make sure to leave enough space between the fillets so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will cause the fillets to steam instead of fry, resulting in a soggy crust.
  • Cook the tilapia until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the tilapia should reach 145°F (63°C) before serving. To check for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the fillet. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

Conclusion:

Parmesan-crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The crispy Parmesan crust adds a flavorful touch to the mild tilapia, and the lemon-butter sauce adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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