Italian Style Tilapia Fillets
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Italian Style Tilapia Fillets. Featuring tender, flaky tilapia baked to perfection with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish brings the vibrant flavors of Italy straight to your table. A drizzle of olive oil, a touch of dried oregano, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the dish, while the simple one-pan preparation makes cleanup a breeze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy evenings or light entertaining. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, Mediterranean-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 piece Lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the fillets in a baking dish in a single layer.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and scatter them around the fillets in the baking dish.
Mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle them evenly over the fish and tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the tilapia and tomatoes.
Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the dish.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the tilapia. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges for garnish.
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Serve the tilapia fillets with the roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2611 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 108.2 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2429 mg | 52% | |
*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.
