Description
Baked Tilapia in Lemon Garlic Sauce is a quick and healthy delight that’s perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare. This dish combines tender tilapia fillets with a vibrant lemon garlic sauce, complemented by sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
4 fillets Tilapia fresh or fully thawed frozen
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter substitute with olive oil for lighter option
3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or a mix of dried herbs
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder taste
1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
1 large Onion or shallots for a milder flavor
2 cups Peppers any variety of bell peppers
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice fresh lemons preferred
Fresh Lemon Slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) and mix in minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Add the tilapia fillets to the dish, ensuring they are well coated in the sauce.
- Slice the onion and peppers, then add them to the baking dish around the tilapia.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the entire dish and place fresh lemon slices on the fish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
For a lighter option, use olive oil instead of butter. You can also customize the vegetables based on what’s in season or your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Baked Tilapia, Lemon Garlic Sauce, Healthy Fish Recipe, Quick Dinner Idea, Seafood Recipe