Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Garlic
Tilapia is a delightful, flaky fish that shines with a burst of lemon and garlic flavors. This easy recipe delivers perfectly baked tilapia fillets that are bright, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it up for a cozy dinner or impress guests at your next gathering with this vibrant dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with lemon juice; pour over seasoned fish. Reserve some lemon wedges for garnish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve immediately with reserved lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg