I’m always on the hunt for low carb yummy recipes to add to my 17 Day Diet meal plan.

This Broiled Tilapia with Parmesan recipe was something I spotted a while back and decided to make it more 17 Day Diet friendly.

The original recipe called for butter and mayo, so I made a few modifications to make it more lower fat.

If you’re on the 17 Day Diet, it’s approved for all cycles! YAY!

This recipe is also great for the Keto Diet and the 17 Day Kickstart Diet, so keep reading as I’ll share which phase this recipe is approved for!

Ingredients for Broiled Tilapia with Parmesan

This recipe is super simple and only requires a few ingredients. I’ll recap a few of the key ingredients so you get an idea of what you’ll need on hand to make this dish.

Fish

This recipe uses tilapia. Tilapia is a white fish that’s pretty mild.

Tilapia is protein heavy and has a ton of vitamins and minerals.

Alternatives to Tilapia

If you’re not a fan of tilapia, you can definitely use your favorite fish. Broil time will depend on the thickness of your fish.

Some fish alternatives might include:

• Cod
• Mahi Mahi
• Halibut

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan cheese is one of those varieties where a little goes a long way. I love incorporating a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese onto my veggies for a little bite of sharpness.

This recipe features Parmesan cheese and it’s only a 1/4 cup so it’s not too much.

Plain Yogurt

This recipe calls for Low-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt.

Originally, it called for mayonnaise and butter, but as you know, the 17 Day Diet is pretty much a lower fat way of eating, so I opted to modify the recipe a bit to make it more diet friendly.

If you don’t have Greek Yogurt, use regular Plain yogurt, but make sure you remove any excess liquid so it’s not super runny. If you happen to have cheese cloth, you can strain your plain yogurt to thicken it up a bit. 

Another alternative to Greek or regular yogurt is sour cream. The sour cream would definitely alter the flavor a bit and give it more of a “bite”.

Lemon Juice

This recipe calls for fresh lemon juice. I wouldn’t skimp on this step – go for fresh!

If you want to take a little bit of extra time, add in some lemon zest for good measure!

Like everything else, if you don’t have fresh lemons, but you have bottled lemon juice, you can use this on a pinch.

Fresh Dill

This recipe features fresh dill. I always use fresh herbs when available, but realize that if it’s an herb I don’t use as often, I may opt for dried.

This recipe only uses a 1/2 teaspoon, so if you don’t use fresh dill all that often, you can use dried. Since this recipe doesn’t call for much fresh, the dried would probably be a lot less.  I’d probably start with about half and go from there to see how more would taste.

Which Cycle of the 17 Day Diet Is This Approved For?

I mentioned at the beginning of this post that this yummy tilapia dish can be eaten on all cycles of the 17 Day Diet.

If you’re not sure which foods are allowed during Cycle 1, make sure you take a peek at my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List.

You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).

Can I Have Broiled Tilapia with Parmesan on the Kickstart Diet?

If you’re on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet, this recipe is approved for the 10-Day Stabilize Phase (due to the yogurt and cheese).

If you’re not sure about which foods are allowed in each phase, make sure you take a peek at my 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List.

Is Tilapia Keto?

Yes, you can definitely enjoy this Broiled Tilapia With Parmesan on the Keto Diet.

If you want to add more fat, use half mayonnaise and half yogurt.

If you’re new to keto, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Beginner’s Guide.

Are you unsure of which foods are keto friendly? Make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.

Low Carb Side Dishes Ideas

If you’re looking for a few ideas for low carb side dishes to serve alongside this Broiled Tilapia with Parmesan recipe, here are a few ideas:

• Italian Roasted Vegetables
• Roasted Radishes & Carrots
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower
• Sauteed Green Beans with Crimini Mushrooms
• Mock Mashed Potatoes (Cauliflower)

Other Low Carb Fish Recipes

If you’re a big fan of fish in general and you want more low carb recipes to add to your dinner rotation, you’ll love these other fabulous low carb fish recipes:

• Crab Cakes with Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
• Mahi Mahi with Citrus Herb Salad
• Salmon With Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
• Keto Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce
• Salmon & Avocado Salsa Salad
• Shrimp Cocktail
• Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca
• Mayo Free Tuna and Egg Salad
• Bang Bang Salmon & Broccoli Bowls
• Grilled Lemon Sriracha Shrimp
• Lemon and Dill Salmon
• Sandy’s Tuna Toast
• Salmon with Peach & Cucumber Salsa
• Tuna Cakes with Lemon Dijon Sauce

If you make this dish, I’d love to hear what you think! Please come back to review this recipe below. If you’re on social media, tag me @17ddblog so I can see your lovely creation! Enjoy!

 

Here is the original Parmesan Broiled Tilapia recipe (which contains a lot more fat).