Soy-Free Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Soy-Free Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia, a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a light, healthy, and allergy-friendly option, this dish features tender, flaky tilapia fillets infused with the bright zest and juice of fresh lemon, a fragrant punch of minced garlic, and a sprinkle of earthy paprika. Drizzled with olive oil and finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules. Whether served with roasted veggies or a crisp side salad, this baked tilapia is a family-friendly favorite that’s naturally soy-free and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Zest the lemon and set aside. Then, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, removing any seeds.
Step 4
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Step 5
In a large baking dish, drizzle the olive oil evenly and place the tilapia fillets in a single layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle the minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice over the tilapia fillets.
Step 7
Season the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 8
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the tilapia fillets.
Step 9
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Step 10
Bake for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 11
Remove the foil during the last 2-3 minutes of baking to lightly brown the top if desired.
Step 12
Serve the baked tilapia hot, garnished with additional lemon slices and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (510.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 807.5 |
| Total Fat 39.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 228mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2593.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 105.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 92.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1740.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories