Print20-Minute Baked Tilapia with Lemon: Irresistibly Quick & Tasty
A simple and healthy baked tilapia recipe with fresh lemon for a light and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano evenly.
- Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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