Baked Tilapia with Lemon
This Baked Tilapia with Lemon is tender, flaky, and full of bright, zesty flavors. Paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, capers, and a lemon-garlic olive oil sauce, it’s a quick, wholesome dinner that feels gourmet with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a large baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian herbs.
- Pat tilapia dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets in the baking dish and surround with cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, and capers.
- Drizzle olive oil mixture evenly over the fish. Top with crumbled feta.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh tilapia for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overbake the fish—it cooks quickly and can dry out.
- Feta is best added right before baking to maintain texture.
- Rest the dish for a few minutes before serving to absorb flavor.
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