Parmesan Crusted Cajun Tilapia
A light, fresh and flavourful parmesan crusted cajun tilapia recipe. Perfect for a summer night, this recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. tilapia fillets
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 7 tablespoons parmesan
- 1 tablespoon Emeril's Essence Spice Blend see notes
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a large oven proof baking dish that is large enough to fit your tilapia fillets.
- In the baking dish with the melted butter, add 5 tablespoons of parmesan and pepper, to taste. Combine.
- Place the tilapia fillets evenly spaced on top of the mixture.
- Sprinkle the Emeril's spice evenly over the fish, and then do the same for the additional 3 tablespoons of parmesan.
- Break the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into small chunks. Evenly place the chunks over the tilapia fillets. Add more pepper, if desired.
- Place in the oven, and let cook for 10 minutes (If you have 5-7 oz fillets). For larger fillets (7-9 oz), cook for approximately 12 minutes)
- Use a fork to take a chunk out of the thickest fillet. If the fish flakes apart, it is done.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
Emril's Essence Spice Blend includes: paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne powder, dried oregano, dried thyme. You can buy it pre-made or make your own following this simple recipe found here.