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Deliciously baked tilapia fillet served on a plate with lemon and herbs.

Baked Tilapia (The BEST Recipe!)

A quick, flavorful meal featuring flaky tilapia fillets topped with a crispy layer of Parmesan, perfect for busy lives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1.5 lbs tilapia fillet or cod, sole, and halibut
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Rinse the tilapia fillets under cool water and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Arrange the fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and lemon juice.
  5. Cover the fillets with shredded Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for around 10 minutes until cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

To avoid overcooking, be careful with timing, and always test for flakiness. Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices!