Panko Crusted Tilapia by
DON'T OVERCOOK! You'll ruin it, it'll become chewy and dry.
Pairs well with rice, you can bake your rice in a dish in the oven since you'll already be using it. I made a coconut milk saffron rice, but any will do.
Ingredients
-2 Tilapia fillets
-1/2 cup gluten free panko (rice flour)
-2 tbsp fresh dill chopped (optional)
-1/2 tsp salt or to taste
-1/4 tsp black pepepr or to taste
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 tbsp mayonnaise
-Lemon zest (optional)
-Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
2. Mix the panko topping:
In a shallow bowl, stir together the gluten-free panko, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle in the olive oil and toss to lightly coat the crumbs - this makes them bake up extra golden.
3. Prep the tilapia:
Brush each fillet lightly with mayonnaise - just a thin layer over one side is enough. This will help the panko stick really well.
4. Crust the fish:
Press the mayo-coated side of each fillet firmly into the panko mixture. Then flip and gently press the other side too if you want both sides crispy (optional — one side is fine too!).
5. Place the fillets onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the panko is golden.
2. Mix the panko topping:
In a shallow bowl, stir together the gluten-free panko, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle in the olive oil and toss to lightly coat the crumbs - this makes them bake up extra golden.
3. Prep the tilapia:
Brush each fillet lightly with mayonnaise - just a thin layer over one side is enough. This will help the panko stick really well.
4. Crust the fish:
Press the mayo-coated side of each fillet firmly into the panko mixture. Then flip and gently press the other side too if you want both sides crispy (optional — one side is fine too!).
5. Place the fillets onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the panko is golden.