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A serving of perfectly baked tilapia seasoned with herbs.

Quick way to grow 3 perfect Baked Tilapia

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare three perfect baked tilapia fillets, ideal for a fast and healthy meal. The fish is seasoned and baked to flaky perfection with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 fillets
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • paper towels
  • brush
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Seasoning & Baking
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish and brush both sides with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro after baking. Adjust seasoning to your taste. This recipe works well with other white fish fillets as well.