Baked Tilapia with Herbs (Printable)
Tender tilapia fillets baked with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon for a bright, healthy meal. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 tilapia fillets (about 5 oz each), patted dry
→ Fresh Herbs & Aromatics
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Other
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, parsley, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
04 - Spoon the herb mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets, spreading to coat each piece.
05 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You won't believe how much flavor comes from so few ingredients!
- It's a weeknight lifesaver that feels wonderfully gourmet without any fuss.
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- Overcooking tilapia turns it dry and rubbery, so keep an eye on it – it cooks faster than you think!
- Using fresh herbs really makes all the difference; dried just won't give you that vibrant, bright flavor profile.
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- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes to the herb mixture for a subtle kick.
- If you don't have parchment paper, a lightly oiled baking dish works just as well, though cleanup might take a tiny bit more effort.