Breaded Garlic-Herb Tilapia

Sep 28, 2025
by Adrienne Streich
- 3.5 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this incredibly flavorful and easy-to-prepare breaded tilapia. This recipe delivers a delightful crunch and an explosion of garlic and herb notes, all without the heaviness of traditional frying.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Cooking spray

6 tilapia fillets, about 4-6 ounces each

1 cup garlic- and herb-seasoned breadcrumbs, preferably panko for extra crispness

2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning blend

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

2 tablespoons milk

1 large egg

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

14 g
Cholesterol

73 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

27 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

736 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

4 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)

02

Step

2 mins

In a zip-top bag, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper. Seal the bag tightly and shake well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (3 minutes)

03

Step

3 mins

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined. Dip each tilapia fillet into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, place the fillet into the zip-top bag with the breadcrumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the fillet evenly on all sides. (7 minutes)

04

Step

1 mins

Carefully transfer the breaded tilapia fillets to the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the fish is easily flaked with a fork. (15 minutes)

05

Step

5 mins

For an extra crispy finish, turn on the oven's broiler and broil the fillets for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crisp. Watch closely to prevent burning. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using clarified butter instead of cooking spray.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture. Dried parsley, oregano, or thyme would all be excellent additions.
Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and your favorite side dishes.

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