Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia
Elevate your seafood game with this Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia, a quick and flavorful dish that marries the smoky warmth of paprika with the sweet richness of a honey-soy glaze. Perfectly seasoned tilapia fillets are brushed with a blend of garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then lovingly coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and a hint of lemon juice for added brightness. After a quick bake in the oven, the result is tender, flaky fillets with a caramelized glaze that glistens with flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is the ideal choice for busy weeknights or an elegant, healthy dinner. Serve with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal you'll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the tilapia fillets on both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the fillets, ensuring they are fully coated.
In another small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create the honey glaze.
Place the seasoned fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush a generous amount of the honey glaze over each fillet.
Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Halfway through the cooking time, brush the fillets with another layer of the honey glaze.
Once cooked, remove the fillets from the oven and allow them to rest for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the tilapia for garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*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.
