Garlic Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets, whole
• 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, fresh and grated (sometimes i used an italian 5-cheese blend instead, which includes parmesan)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat the grill or oven to 350°f and spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2 divide the filets into two parts, then rinse with water and pat dry.
• 3 combine the parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper on a large plate.
• 4 on another plate, pour the olive oil.
• 5 dip the filets in the olive oil, then in the parmesan mixture.
• 6 optional: let the flavors combine for about 4 hours. if you're taking it to a picnic, just put inside a ziplock bag.
• 7 place on a baking sheet. for the barbecue, i use non-stick aluminum foil (reynolds brand works great).
• 8 bake/grill for about 20 minutes or until opaque in the middle and crispy on the edges. do not overcook. the fish should be very moist with a crisp bottom and edges. enjoy!