Classic Oven Baked Tilapia in 17 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them bone-dry with paper towels.
3. Arrange the fillets on the baking sheet and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and paprika until emulsified.
5. Brush the lemon-butter glaze generously over the top of each fillet, ensuring the edges are well-coated.
6. In a separate small bowl, toss the Panko breadcrumbs with the lemon zest and chopped parsley, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the glazed fish, pressing lightly to adhere.
7. Bake on the center rack for 10–12 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden-brown and the fillet flakes easily with a fork.