This easy Garlic Crusted Tilapia recipe with mayonnaise makes a family pleasing dish and it's perfect for busy parents. The baked tilapia dinner will be on the table in under 30 minutes. What a great way to get kids to eat seafood!
This easy baked tilapia recipe with garlic panko topping is brought to you courtesy of Hellmann's.
Garlic Crusted Tilapia - Easy Seafood Dinner
Garlic Crusted Tilapia is an easy seafood dinner recipe that can be made inexpensively from common ingredients. The crispy topping and mild fish will satisfy the fish stick generation, yet is also suitable for adult palates.
Oven Baked Tilapia, made even easier!
As you can see here, you only need a few ingredients to make this baked tilapia recipe. Just the simple ingredients; tilapia, mayonnaise, panko breadcrumbs, garlic cloves, parsley and fresh lemon. You can also season the fish with salt and pepper or lemon pepper before applying the mayo if you like.
Garlic Crusted Tilapia
This baked tilapia recipe is simple to make and the Hellmann's mayonnaise I used to adhere the crumbs to the fish fillets adds fantastic flavor to the dish. The breadcrumbs add texture to the tender flakey white fish.
Garlic Crusted Tilapia Recipe Video
See how easy this tilapia recipe is to make in this quick video!
Variations
Here are some simple alterations you may like to try with this easy and delicious tilapia recipe.
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia - Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs before topping the fish filets.
- Bake the tilapia in foil packets for easy clean up. You can even add veggies such as zucchini or green beans right into the packets.
- Try it with lime juice rather than lemon, nice when pairing with Mexican side dishes.
- Make the dish with cod or another mild fish such as mahi mahi or halibut.
- Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
Serving
Pair this easy white fish recipe with a simple vegetable side dish such as Sauteed Vegetables with Italian seasoning, baked asparagus spears or broccoli au gratin. For starches, fried rice, macaroni salad, classic potato salad or oven fried potatoes are great choices.
Crock Pot Corn Casserole or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are also easy sides that will pair well with this tilapia recipe.
Serve with lemon slices so you can squeeze a splash of lemon juice on top and of course a side of tartar sauce if you like, enjoy!
Leftovers are great in fish tacos or added to a spicy pasta dish.
Garlic Crusted Tilapia
Equipment
- sheet pan or large baking dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise PLUS 1 tbps
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel finely grated
- 4 tilapia fillets (about one pound)
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste *optional
- lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley *optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 c). Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix together the bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon peel in a small bowl.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Season tilapia with salt and pepper if you choose. Spread the rest of the mayonnaise over the fillets then top with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake tilapia in the oven for approximately 15 minutes. The fillets are ready when the crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork at it's thickest part. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley if you like.
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Jenn says
So flaky and filling - love this dish like woah!
Denay DeGuzman says
This garlic-crusted tilapia was absolutely fantastic! I love that it was quick and easy to make with ingredients the whole family loves. Thank you so much for this delicious seafood recipe!
Nicole says
Really enjoyed this recipe. I did add a few ingredients to the breading mixture: fresh chopped parsley, dill, and lemon pepper seasoning. Delish!
Cynthia G Dennis says
Made this for Sunday dinner and everyone loved it! Will make it again!
Robin Gagnon says
I'm so glad you enjoyed the baked tilapia.