Baked Tilapia Lemon Herbs (Printable)
Tender tilapia fillets baked with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a flavorful, light main course.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 tilapia fillets (approximately 5.3 oz each)
→ Flavorings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
→ Herbs & Seasoning
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
10 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared pan.
03 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried or fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Brush or spoon the mixture evenly over each tilapia fillet to ensure thorough coverage.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with optional fresh parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes less time than ordering takeout and tastes infinitely better.
- The cleanup is so minimal you'll actually want to cook it again tomorrow.
- Even people who say they don't like fish have asked for seconds.
02 -
- If your fillets are thin, check them at 10 minutes because they can go from perfect to rubbery fast.
- Let the fish sit for a minute after it comes out of the oven so the juices redistribute instead of running all over the plate.
03 -
- Line your pan with parchment, not foil, because the lemon juice can react with aluminum and give the fish a metallic taste.
- If you want a little color on top, switch the oven to broil for the last minute or two and watch it closely.