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Freshly oven-baked tilapia fillet seasoned with herbs

Quick way to grow 3 perfect Baked Tilapia

This recipe provides a simple and fast method to bake three perfect tilapia fillets, resulting in a delicious and healthy dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 fish fillets
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 Tilapia fillets
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
Seasoning & Baking
  1. Brush both sides of the tilapia fillets with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the fish.
  3. Place the seasoned fillets in the prepared baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked tilapia immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.