Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe

Tender, flaky Baked Tilapia is an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner that is seasoned with garlic and lime zest. It's a great healthy option that is loaded with protein and pairs perfectly with your favorite sides.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 (6- to 8-ounce) tilapia filets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Juice and zest from 2 limes + 1 lime, thinly sliced
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season tilapia on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
  2. Combine butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lime juice and lime zest in a small bowl. Drizzle over the tilapia. Place lime slices on top of each piece of fish.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fork tender and translucent. The internal temp should be 145°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitutions: You can use olive oil in place of butter, lemons in place of limes, and other white fish like flounder or cod in place of the tilapia.
  • Storage: Store any uneaten tilapia in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in a warm oven covered with foil or in the microwave until heated through before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 785mg (33%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 785mg 33%
Potassium 528mg 11%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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