Smooch's Light Tilapia Recipe

Tired of bland fish? This recipe delivers a burst of flavor in just 12 minutes! Smooch, a passionate home cook, created this simple yet sensational tilapia dish by combining their favorite ingredients for a light and zesty experience. Featuring fresh garlic (or a milder elephant garlic alternative!), this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick! Get ready to experience tilapia like never before!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 119.1 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.4 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smooch's Light Tilapia

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How to Make Smooch's Light Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the tilapia, ensuring each fillet is coated.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Optional: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g