Description
Baked Tilapia is a light, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, dill, or thyme (or a mix), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush the fillets lightly with olive oil, then drizzle fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs evenly over the fish.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a greased baking dish or on parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the tilapia rest for a minute or two, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve with sides like rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg