Description
A simple and healthy dish featuring tilapia fillets seasoned with lemon and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic-lemon mixture evenly over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fillets for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute lime for lemon if preferred.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg