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Baked tilapia recipe.

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This baked tilapia recipe is so quick, easy, healthy and flavorful! It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. This low carb fish is flaky, juicy and delicious!
5 from 19 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • pinch sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • sliced lemon, for garnish

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Season both sides of tilapia fillets with thyme, paprika, sea salt and pepper.
  • Then, place fish in a casserole or baking dish. Pour over minced garlic, butter and lemon juice.
  • Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until fish is flaky. To test doneness, insert fork into the middle of the fish. Slowly turn the fork. If the fish easily flakes, it is done.
  • Finally, remove from oven. Garnish with sliced lemon if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh tilapia.  If you only have frozen, allow it to thaw before making this recipe.
  • Feel free to adjust seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Bake until fish is flaky.  To test if fish is done, insert a fork into the middle of the fish.  Slowly turn fork.  If it easily turns and fish flakes, it is done baking.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 273kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 115mg, Sodium: 179mg, Potassium: 553mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 416IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg