Parmesan-Crusted Baked Tilapia
with Buttered Rice and Lemony Mayo
These beautiful tilapia fillets are topped with Parmesan and a generous heap of herbed panko that bakes to crunchy, buttery perfection! If that wasn't enough, a touch of lemon mayo takes this fish dinner to the next level. Basmati rice and green beans are simple but satisfying sides.
300 g
Tilapia Fillets
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¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
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¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
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½ unit(s)
Lemon
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit(s)
Vegetable Broth Concentrate
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
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170 g
Green Beans
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
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½ tbsp
Oil*
½ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
½ tsp
Sugar*
Before starting, remove 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter from the fridge and set aside to come up to room temperature.Preheat the oven to 450˚F.Wash and dry all produce. Stir together rice, broth concentrate, 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt in a medium pot. Cover and bring to a simmer over high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl).Add panko, lemon zest, half the garlic powder and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) softened butter to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mash with a fork until combined.Pat tilapia dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan over tilapia, then top with panko mixture, pressing down gently to adhere.
Bake in the top of the oven until crust is golden-brown and tilapia is cooked through, 10-12 min.**Meanwhile, trim green beans. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then green beans. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 4-6 min. Season with salt, pepper and remaining garlic powder. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
Meanwhile, add mayo, 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar to another small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine.
Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to the pot with rice, then fluff with a fork until butter melts. Divide rice and green beans between plates. Top rice with tilapia. Drizzle lemony mayo over top.
