Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia: A Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia that will spice up your dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic lemon mixture over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia, fish recipe, healthy dinner