Baked Tilapia
A quick and delicious baked tilapia recipe infused with garlic, lemon, and paprika, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer.
- Combine fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Pour the marinade evenly over tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily and is opaque.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.pennykitchenz.com/baked-tilapia/