Description
Lemon Herb Tilapia is a light, zesty dish that combines tender fish with fresh herbs and citrus for a delightful, easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in chopped parsley.
- Place tilapia fillets in the baking dish and coat them generously with the lemon herb mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including capers or olives in the marinade.
- Swap tilapia for other fish like salmon or cod to mix things up.
- Ensure fish is dry before marinating for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (170g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg