Description
Lemon Herb Tilapia is a light and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This easy recipe features tender tilapia fillets seasoned with zesty lemon juice and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the fish, then sprinkle with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using fresh herbs instead of dried.
- Swap tilapia for any mild white fish like cod or haddock.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg