Italian Style Tilapia Fillets

Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Italian Style Tilapia Fillets. Featuring tender, flaky tilapia baked to perfection with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish brings the vibrant flavors of Italy straight to your table. A drizzle of olive oil, a touch of dried oregano, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the dish, while the simple one-pan preparation makes cleanup a breeze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy evenings or light entertaining. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, Mediterranean-inspired meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 piece Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Place the fillets in a baking dish in a single layer.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and scatter them around the fillets in the baking dish.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle them evenly over the fish and tomatoes.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over the tilapia and tomatoes.

Step 7

Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the dish.

Step 9

Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the tilapia. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges for garnish.

Step 10

Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.

Step 12

Serve the tilapia fillets with the roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(822.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	985.7

Total Fat 53.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 2610.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 108.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.7mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2429.2mg	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: 48.3%

Protein: 43.2%

Carbs: 8.5%