Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Olive Garden Copycat Recipes

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS

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.

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

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.