Parmesan Lemon Tilapia

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Ingredients

  • 4 -6 tilapia fillets
  • salt
  • lemon-pepper seasoning
  • butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • chopped tomatoes (optional) or green onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler.
  2. Sprinkle salt and lemon-pepper, to taste over filets.
  3. Spray butter spray onto broiler pan, place filets on pan and spritz them with the spray.
  4. Broil about 4 inches from heat source for about 5-6 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While fish is broiling, mix mayonaisse, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
  6. When fish is done, spread 2-3 tablespoons of mayonaisse mixture over each filet.
  7. Sprinkle tomato or green onion on top, if desired.
  8. Broil fish for 2-3 more minutes, or until topping is puffed and golden.
  9. Serve warm--goes very well with flavored rice or risotto.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

501 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 12.6g 5% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10120.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 231.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 80mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Calcium 212.5mg 16% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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