Lemon Garlic Tilapia

This Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner option. Flaky tilapia fillets are baked to perfection in a flavorful lemon garlic sauce.
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
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Instructions


1.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano (if using), salt, and pepper.

3.

Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the lemon garlic sauce evenly over the fillets.

4.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

5.

Garnish with fresh parsley (if using) and serve immediately with lemon wedges.


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Notes


1.

For best results, use fresh tilapia fillets.

2.

If using frozen tilapia, make sure to thaw them completely before cooking and pat them dry with paper towels.

3.

Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to your taste preferences.

4.

Do not overcook the tilapia, as it can become dry.

Category


• Main Course (American)

Keywords


tilapia lemon garlic baked fish healthy easy dinner gluten-free dairy-free paleo keto

Dietary


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Paleo Keto

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 220 calories

Cook Time


• 15 minutes (Easy)

Total Time


• 25 minutes

Equipment


  • • Baking dish
  • • Small bowl
  • • Whisk
  • • Oven

Approx. Cost


• $10-$15

Ingredients


Main

  • • 4 (6-ounce) fillets Tilapia fillets (Fresh or frozen (thawed))
  • • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Extra virgin olive oil recommended)
  • • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
  • • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (From one lemon)
  • • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (Optional, for added flavor)
  • • To taste Salt (Sea salt or kosher salt)
  • • To taste Black pepper (Freshly ground)

Garnish (Optional)

  • • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
  • • 4 Lemon wedges (For serving)

Variations


  • • Steamed vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, green beans)
  • • Quinoa or rice
  • • Side salad with a light vinaigrette
  • • Roasted potatoes