Dairy-Free Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
Brighten up your dinner table with this *Dairy-Free Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia*, a zesty and savory recipe that's as healthy as it is delicious. Delicately baked to perfection, these tender tilapia fillets are infused with a flavorful marinade of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and earthy spices like paprika and black pepper. A hint of lemon zest elevates the citrusy aroma, while vibrant lemon slices and fresh parsley add a beautiful finishing touch. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick 20-minute bake time, this nutritious, gluten-free, and dairy-free entrée is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining alike. Serve it with steamed veggies or fluffy rice for a complete meal that’s guaranteed to impress! Keywords: dairy-free tilapia, lemon garlic baked tilapia, quick tilapia dinner, healthy seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole Lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon zest. Whisk together to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over each tilapia fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Once baked, remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Serve immediately, pairing with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2593 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*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.
