Baked Tilapia
Baked Tilapia is a light, healthy, and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender fillets seasoned with garlic, paprika, and lemon, then baked to flaky perfection. It’s a quick and easy meal ideal for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the fillets and rub evenly to coat both sides.
- Season each fillet with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with chopped parsley or dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use foil or parchment for easy clean-up and moisture retention.Do not overbake—tilapia cooks quickly and can dry out.Try baking with vegetables or citrus slices for a complete meal in one pan.Tilapia can be marinated for 15–30 minutes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/baked-tilapia-recepe/
