Baked Tilapia with Garlic and Lime
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Baked Tilapia with Garlic and Lime. This quick and easy dish combines tender, flaky tilapia fillets with a zesty lime and garlic marinade that’s perfectly balanced with smoky paprika and a hint of black pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is ideal for busy evenings or when you're craving something light yet satisfying. The baked tilapia is wonderfully versatile—serve it with steamed veggies, rice, or a crisp salad for a wholesome meal. For an extra pop of freshness, garnish with parsley and watch this dish become a family favorite! Perfect for those seeking healthy, oven-baked seafood recipes, this dish is packed with flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish, making sure they are in a single layer.
Drizzle the marinade evenly over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are fully coated. Use a brush or spoon to spread the mixture if needed.
Let the tilapia rest in the marinade for about 5 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, flaky, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
