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Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia

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I was making this parmesan and wasa-crusted tilapia and realized that I did not have any panko crumbs. I did have a package of Wasa. I crushed them and used them instead and the result was crispy and light. And full of whole grain. Even better than my panko. Dinner was ready in just over 20 minutes from start to finish. Faster than it takes to get a pizza.

Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia served on a white plate with lemon slices and snap peas.

Do you ever have a night when the kids get home from soccer practice late, the living room is a mess, laundry is everywhere and you really just want order a pizza and call it all good? This happens to me more often than I’d like to admit. But truthfully, I am tired of pizza. And every other restaurant within a 5 mile radius of my home. I am trying really hard to break my habit of not eating at home. The thing is, there was a time when we ate all of our meals at home. I miss those days. I really want to get back there.

Ingredients for Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia: Wasa crackers, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, lemons, paprika, butter, and tilapia.

I do a lot better when I have a plan. I like to sit down with a stack of magazines and my favorite cookbooks and plan out what we are going to eat for the week. When I do this we eat well. We eat healthy. I really am trying to eat more fish. I know that it is good for us and it takes no time to cook. That’s a win-win.

Ingredients for Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia: lemon zest, grated Parmesan, paprika, crushed Wasa crackers, salt, and parsley.

I was making this parmesan and wasa-crusted tilapia and realized that I did not have any panko crumbs. I did have a package of Wasa. I crushed them and used them instead and the result was crispy and light. And full of whole grain. Even better than my panko. Dinner was ready in just over 20 minutes from start to finish. Faster than it takes to get a pizza

Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia served on a white plate with snap peas and lemon slices.
Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia served with lemon and snap peas.

Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia

Bree Hester
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Wasa Crisp’n Light 7 Grain crackers
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 tilapia filets
  • olive oil for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Add the Wasa to a Ziploc bag. Crush with a rolling pin.
    Thin sliced bread crackers in resealable plastic bag on kitchen countertop.
  • Put the crushed crackers, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
    Ingredients for Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia: lemon zest, grated Parmesan, paprika, crushed Wasa crackers, salt, and parsley.
  • Pour melted butter over cracker crumbs. Toss to coat.
    Tossing Wasa cracker crumbs, Parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley with melted butter for Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia.
  • Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Add fish to the pan.
    Fresh fish fillets in a baking dish for baking or cooking.
  • Sprinkle crumbs over fish. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The fish will be opaque and flake easily.
    Sprinkling Wasa and Parmesan crumbs over tilapia fillets in a baking dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lemon over the fish. This post is sponsored by Wasa, but all opinions are 100% mine.
    Parmesan and Wasa-Crusted Tilapia served on a white plate with lemon slices and snap peas.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 39gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 510mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Crunchy Fish Coating,, Easy Weeknight Fish Recipe, Family-Friendly Fish Dish,, Healthy Fish Recipe, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Quick Seafood Dinner, Tilapia Recipe, Wasa Crusted Fish
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About Bree HesterRecipe Developer, Food Photographer And Writer

Bree Hester is the recipe developer, writer and food photographer behind Baked Bree. She started Baked Bree in February 2010 as a love letter to anyone that has ever come to her house for a meal. Over the years it has evolved into so much more than that. While Bree may have hung up her apron for the last time, the reins have now been passed over to a passionate team of foodies.

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Published: Jan 15, 2024 | Updated: May 20, 2026
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