Description
Delight in the fresh flavors of baked tilapia, seasoned with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. This quick and healthy dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 4 fresh tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- 3. Season the Tilapia: Pat dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
- 4. Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over each fillet.
- 5. Bake: Place the seasoned fillets in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 6. Serve: Transfer the baked tilapia onto plates, drizzle with extra lemon juice if desired, and garnish with herb sprigs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg