How to Make Baked Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a simple and delicious way to prepare tilapia? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Baked Tilapia. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for a special weekend meal with family and friends. The combination of flaky tilapia fillets, seasoned breadcrumbs, and zesty lemon creates a savory and satisfying dish that can be on the table in no time.

Tilapia is a mild and versatile fish that is perfect for baking. It's a great source of lean prot...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom of a medium baking dish with about 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, blend remaining olive oil, tomato paste, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin side up. With a spatula, spread the olive oil and tomato paste mixture over the tilapia, heaping the majority in the centers of the fillets. Arrange onion and green pepper slices on and around the fillets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Remove from heat, top each fillet with 1 tablespoon butter, and set oven to broil. Broil 5 to 7 minutes, until butter is melted and lightly brown.
  • Nutrition

    629 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 408mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 743mg