Baked Tilapia Recipe

Baked Tilapia Recipe

This baked tilapia recipe is quick, easy, juicy and flavorful! It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. This healthy low carb dish is loaded with flavor. The fish comes out flaky and delicious! Great for family dinners, summer cookouts, meal prep and holidays!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 340 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 - tilapia fillets
  • ½ tsp - thyme
  • ½ tsp - paprika
  • 1 pinch - sea salt
  • ½ tsp - black pepper
  • 1 tbsp - garlic
  • 3 tablespoons - butter
  • 1 tbsp - lemon juice
  • lemon

Instructions

  1. First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Season both sides of tilapia fillets with thyme, paprika, sea salt and pepper.
  3. Then, place fish in a casserole or baking dish. Pour over minced garlic, butter and lemon juice.
  4. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until fish is flaky. To test doneness, insert fork into the middle of the fish. Slowly turn the fork. If the fish easily flakes, it is done.
  5. Finally, remove from oven. Garnish with sliced lemon if desired.

Nutrition

Energy: 340 kcal | Total Fat: 20 g | Saturated: 12 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 130 mg | Total Carbs: 7 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 35 g | Sodium: 420 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 5 g

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