Lemon Herb Tilapia
Bring vibrant, fresh flavors to your table with this Lemon Herb Tilapia recipe—a light and healthy dinner option that's ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with a medley of fresh parsley, thyme, garlic, and a hint of paprika, these flaky tilapia fillets are brushed with a zesty lemon-infused olive oil mixture and baked to perfection. The gentle citrus notes pair beautifully with the fillet's delicate texture, making it a delightful choice for weeknight meals or elegant dinner parties alike. Topped with thin lemon slices and served with your favorite sides—think roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp garden salad—this dish brings a burst of Mediterranean-inspired freshness to your plate while being both quick and effortless to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Zest the lemon and then juice half of it. Slice the other half into thin slices and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Brush the olive oil mixture generously over both sides of each tilapia fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with a side of vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2594 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 105.6 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1734 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.
