Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

Name: Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 fillets
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

American · Main course · 25 min total

Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs recipe videos

A light and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender tilapia fillets baked with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a healthy, low-carb meal.

10
min prep

15
min cook

4
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Place tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with the herb oil mixture.
Arrange lemon slices over the fillets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

Pat fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning for better browning.
Substitute dried herbs with 1 tablespoon each of fresh oregano and thyme if available.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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