Description
Baked Tilapia In Lemon Garlic Sauce is a quick and healthy delight featuring tender fish fillets infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, served alongside vibrant peppers and onions.
Ingredients
4 fillets Tilapia fresh or fully thawed frozen
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter substitute with olive oil for lighter option
3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or a mix of dried herbs
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder taste
1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
1 large Onion or shallots for a milder flavor
2 cups Peppers any variety of bell peppers
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice fresh lemons preferred
Fresh Lemon Slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, melt the butter (or olive oil) and mix in minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish and coat them well with the garlic sauce.
- Add sliced onions and peppers around the fillets for added flavor and nutrition.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute the butter with olive oil. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Seafood
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Baked Tilapia, Lemon Garlic Sauce, Healthy Recipe, Quick Meal, Fish Recipe, American Cuisine