Description
This Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia is a light, flavorful, and easy-to-make seafood dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned with a zesty lemon garlic sauce, then baked to tender perfection, resulting in a flaky and aromatic entrée that pairs well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
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Fish
- 4 tilapia filets, fresh or thawed
Seasoning & Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Optional: lemon slices for topping
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the fish evenly.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Arrange the fish: Place the tilapia filets evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly to create a fragrant sauce.
- Coat the fish: Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the tilapia filets, ensuring they are well-covered. Add lemon slices on top if desired for extra citrus aroma and presentation.
- Bake the fish: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Halfway through baking, baste the filets with the sauce from the pan to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve alongside lemon wedges for extra zest.
Notes
- Ensure the tilapia is completely thawed if using frozen for even cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Basting mid-way helps retain moisture and enhances flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Use fresh garlic and lemon for the best vibrant taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia filet with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
