Description
Baked Tilapia brings tender fish to your dinner table with a simple, delicious seasoning that makes weeknight meals super easy. Crispy on the outside and flaky inside, this quick protein comes together in minutes for a healthy meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 375°F and arrange your rack in the center position.
- Take paper towels and thoroughly blot each tilapia fillet to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Use a pastry brush to generously coat each fillet with the herbed oil mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle ½ cup breadcrumbs across the fillets, gently pressing them to create a light, crispy coating.
- Transfer the baking dish into the 375°F oven and bake for exactly 15-20 minutes until the fish turns opaque and separates easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and decorate with fresh lemon slices just before serving.
Notes
- Fresh tilapia fillets work best when patted completely dry, which helps the seasonings stick and creates a crispier breadcrumb coating.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Check fish doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F and the fish flakes easily with gentle pressure from a fork.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different herb combinations like dill, basil, or adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg