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LOW CARB PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA

LOW CARB PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA. Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that’s quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than our Low Carb Parmesan Crusted Tilapia recipe! Bursting with flavour and packed with nutrients, this dish is perfect for those who want to indulge in a tasty meal without compromising their health goals.

The mixture of crispy Parmesan crust and tender tilapia fillets creates a mouth-watering texture that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

Ingredients required for LOW CARB PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA:

– 4 tilapia fillets

– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 1/4 cup almond flour

– 2 tablespoons melted butter

– 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1/2 teaspoon paprika

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Fresh lemon wedges for serving

How To prepare LOW CARB PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA:

Firstly preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Take a bowl add the grated parmesan cheese, almond flour, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and mix it well till well combined.

Then dip tilapia fillet into the melted butter and make sure both sides are coated well.

Press the butter-coated fillets into the Parmesan mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick crust on each side.

Onto the prepared baking sheet place coated fillets and bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or till crust is golden brown in color and fish is cooked well.

Once it is cooked well remove the parmesan crusted tilapia from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Serve the tilapia hot and garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it will give extra burst of flavour.

Nutritional Information and Calorie Count

– Calories: 290

– Total Fat: 16g

– Saturated Fat: 7g

– Cholesterol: 110mg

– Sodium: 410mg

– Total Carbohydrate: 2g

– Dietary Fiber: 1g

– Protein: 33g