Flavorful Baked Tilapia
Flavorful Baked Tilapia is a quick and delicious seafood dish that brings the taste of the ocean straight to your table. With tender, flaky fillets marinated in zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, this meal is both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, you can whip it up in under 30 minutes and pair it with your favorite sides for a complete feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and turns golden brown.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices or chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg