Almond and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance), softened
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, crushed
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 pound tilapia fillets

Directions

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.

Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.

Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.

Broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with Parmesan cheese mixture. Broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.