Get the Recipe: Baked Tilapia Recipe
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
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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!
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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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
416IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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