20 minutes is all you need to prepare this recipe for Tilapia Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce. The whole family will love it! An absolutely delicious recipe that you should put on your weekly menu. The crust is so crispy and tasty, it's guaranteed to make kids eat fish!
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic; minced
1 pint Cherry tomatoes; cut in half
1 cup Heavy cream
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 Tilapia fillets
Sea salt; to taste
Black pepper; to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Egg; beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; grated
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the basil, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet large enough for the tilapia fillets.
Rinse the tilapia fillets with water and pat dry. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Combine Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and garlic powder.
Dredge the seasoned tilapia fillets in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Shake off excess. Next, dip the fillets in the egg, then place them into a Parmesan/panko mixture. Ensure that the fillets are fully coated with the mixture.
Place in heated skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Fish will be golden brown and will flake easily when done.
Serve fillets with sauce spooned over the top.
