Description
Indulge in the tender, flaky goodness of baked tilapia, enhanced with zesty lemon and fresh herbs. This quick recipe transforms your weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro), chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare the Tilapia: Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet. Sprinkle garlic powder evenly.
- 3. Season Generously: Add salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, consider adding paprika or chili flakes.
- 4. Add Fresh Herbs: Evenly scatter chopped fresh herbs over the fillets for added flavor and presentation.
- 5. Bake Away: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 6. Serve It Up: Carefully transfer the tilapia onto plates, drizzling any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg