Easy Oven Baked Tilapia with Lemon Butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, spraying lightly with non-stick spray.
2. Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp finish.
3. Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and paprika until emulsified.
5. Brush a generous layer of the lemon butter mixture over the top of each fillet.
6. In a separate bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Press the mixture firmly onto the buttered surface of each fillet.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the fish is opaque and pearly white.
8. Test with a fork; the fish should flake apart easily. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges before serving.