Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes Olives

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives. Juicy cherry tomatoes and briny kalamata olives create a zesty Mediterranean-inspired base, while tender tilapia fillets are delicately seasoned with dried oregano, garlic, and fresh lemon slices for a burst of brightness. This easy-to-make dish bakes to perfection in just 20 minutes, resulting in flaky, melt-in-your-mouth fish surrounded by a rich, savory sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley and perfect alongside crusty bread or fluffy steamed rice, this healthy, one-pan meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ideal recipe for a quick, wholesome dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves fresh garlic cloves
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a baking dish large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer, scatter the cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives.

Step 4

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes and olives and toss to coat. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Finely mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle them evenly over the tomatoes and olives.

Step 6

Place the tilapia fillets on top of the tomato and olive mixture.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets. Sprinkle the fillets with the dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 8

Slice the lemon into thin rounds and lay them over each tilapia fillet.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are soft and slightly blistered.

Step 10

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve the baked tilapia warm with the tomato and olive mixture spooned over the top. Optionally, pair with crusty bread or a side of steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	925.4

Total Fat 41.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 2861.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 109.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.9mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2481.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 46.1%

Carbs: 14.3%