RED PEPPER & PARMESAN TILAPIA

Red Pepper & Parmesan Tilapia image

My husband and I are always looking for light fish recipes because of their health benefits. This Parmesan tilapia is a hit with him, and we've served it at dinner parties, too. It's a staple! -Michelle Martin, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and pepper. Dip fillets in egg and then in cheese mixture., Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges