Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat)

Name: Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces tilapia fillets; 1 1/4 cups alfredo sauce (home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired); 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked; 1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges; 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, for tilapia crusting mixture; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for tilapia crusting mixture; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for tilapia crusting mixture; 4 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved; 4 cups yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved; 2 cups red bell peppers, cut into strips; 2 cups red onions, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, for vege mixture; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for vege mixture; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, for vege mixture; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, for vege mixture

Servings: persons

36 ounces tilapia fillets
1 1/4 cups alfredo sauce (home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired)
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, for tilapia crusting mixture
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for tilapia crusting mixture
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for tilapia crusting mixture
4 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
4 cups yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices and halved
2 cups red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 cups red onions, cut into strips
1 tablespoon italian seasoning, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon kosher salt, for vege mixture
1 tablespoon chopped garlic, for vege mixture
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, for vege mixture

1
To make Tilapia Crusting Mixture:
2
Using a spoon, thoroughly mix all ingredients specified for crusting in a large bowl.
3
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Italian Vegetables:
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In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and other ingredients specified for vege mixture and mix thoroughly.
6
Place onto a baking sheet, forming a single layer. Set aside until ready for baking with tilapia.
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Assembling Parmesan Crusted Tilapia:
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Place Tilapia fillets in a non-stick, shallow, baking pan.
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Pour 3 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce onto each tilapia fillet. Use bottom of spoon to evenly coat top of fish.
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Sprinkle 1/3 cup of prepared tilapia crusting mixture onto each piece and firmly pat breading evenly over Alfredo sauce. Place pan of tilapia on top rack and at the same time, place baking sheet with vegetables on the center rack, in the oven. After approximately 15 minutes, or when the internal temperature of fish reaches 150 degrees F, remove fish from oven and transfer onto a large platter.
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The vegetables should bake for an additional five minutes, or until tender, and remove from oven.
13
Toss the vegetables with angel hair pasta (and extra Alfredo sauce if you like)and place around fish.
14
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

729

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 ounces tilapia fillets, 1 1/4 cups alfredo sauce (home made or store bought. Extra can be used to mix with pasta if desired), 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked, 1 lemon, sliced into 6 wedges, and more.

Yes, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Olive Garden Copycat)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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