Easy Tilapia
Delight your taste buds with this quick and flavorful Easy Tilapia recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or a light and healthy dinner. Featuring tender tilapia fillets seasoned with a simple yet robust spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes from start to finish. A quick sear in olive oil gives the fish a golden, flaky texture, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty brightness. Garnished with optional fresh parsley, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. With minimal prep, simple ingredients, and bold flavors, this easy tilapia recipe is a go-to choice for seafood lovers and anyone seeking a nutritious, hassle-free dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 piece Fresh lemon
- 2 teaspoons Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side without moving them.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked tilapia.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*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.
