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Garlicky Chili Lemon Baked Tilapia Recipe
Dinner made real easy and fast with this garlicky chili lemon baked tilapia recipes. The spice run is sensational and full of flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tilapia fillets about 1.5 ounce each
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4-5 lemon slices
- 2 tablespoon chicken stock (optional)
For Garnish
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin powder, ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic in melted butter.
- Pour it over tilapia fish lined up on baking tray(greased with butter or oil).
- Bake the fish at 400F for about 10 minutes. Time will vary based on your fish fillet size.
- Once done, garnish baked tilapia with finely chopped cilantro and serve immediately with rice or quinoa or couscous.
- Best serve hot.
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- A secret tip to preventing the spices from burning in the oven is to add 2 tablespoons of chicken stock to one corner of the tray in between cooking times.
- Use same-size fish fillets for uniform cooking. Cooking time will vary depending on how big the fillets are.
- Garlic, chili, and lemon are the best flavor combo for this recipe. You can customize the flavors by adding other spices or herbs according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
991mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1095IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
61.2mg
(68%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 991mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1095IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 61.2mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.