Lemon Herb Baked Tilapia
Lemon Herb Baked Tilapia
Mild, flaky tilapia baked with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. A light weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) Tilapia fillets
- 1 whole lemon Lemon (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 tilapia fillet (6 oz))
Total for 4 servings: 960 cal · 136g protein
For informational and journaling purposes only. Results are estimates based on published nutrition databases and may not match your specific food.
Instructions
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 18 min
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat tilapia fillets dry and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 4
Scatter minced garlic over the fillets and top each with lemon slices.
- 5
Bake for 15-18 minutes until fish reaches 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Optional: Dot with butter during the last 2 minutes of baking for extra richness.
- 7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.
Cooking tips
- • Tilapia cooks quickly—check at 15 minutes to avoid drying out.
- • Swap parsley for dill or basil depending on what you have on hand.
- • Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
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