Description
This Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe features tender, flaky tilapia fillets infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of ginger. Lightly seasoned and baked to perfection, it’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal ideal for busy weeknights or a simple dinner.
Ingredients
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Tilapia
- 4 filets tilapia, fresh or thawed
Marinade and Seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Optional: lemon slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the tilapia.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Arrange Fish: Place the tilapia filets evenly in the baking dish ensuring they don’t overlap for even cooking.
- Make Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix minced garlic, fresh ginger, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Marinate Fish: Pour the marinade mixture evenly over the fish filets. If desired, top the filets with lemon slices for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the fish for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Halfway through baking, baste the fish with the pan sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the tilapia with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed tilapia filets for best texture and even cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Basting mid-cooking helps keep the fish moist and enhances flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a full meal.
- Optional lemon slices add an attractive garnish and subtle citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
