Description
Savor the delicate flavor of baked tilapia, enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic garlic—perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Prepare Your Tilapia: Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels for even cooking.
- 3. Season: Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then sprinkle with garlic powder and lemon juice, ensuring even coverage.
- 4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5. Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top for added flavor and presentation.
- 6. Serve: Plate the tilapia alongside your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice, and drizzle with extra lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg