Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with the 1 tablespoon olive oil, spreading it evenly so the fillets won’t stick.
• Arrange the 4 medium tilapia fillets on the greased baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup chopped parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, and the 4 tablespoons melted butter. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly moistened.
• Divide the breadcrumb mixture evenly among the 4 fillets. Press the crumbs gently onto the top of each fillet with your hands or the back of a spoon so they adhere and form an even coating.
• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the fillets for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness. Start checking at about 15 minutes: the fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumbs are golden.
• Watch the fillets during the last 2–3 minutes of baking to prevent the breadcrumbs from burning; remove from the oven as soon as the crumbs are golden and the fish flakes.
• Serve the baked breaded tilapia immediately with lemon wedges.