Baked Tilapia with Herbs (Printable Version)

Tender tilapia fillets baked with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. A light, healthy dish ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 tilapia fillets, about 5.3 oz each, patted dry

→ Herbs & Aromatics

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Other

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 lemon, sliced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Place tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared tray.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, oregano, and lemon zest until well blended.
04 - Brush the herb mixture evenly over each fillet. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Top each fillet with lemon slices for additional flavor and moisture.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches opaque appearance throughout.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The herb coating creates this protective little blanket that keeps the fish incredibly moist while infusing flavor all the way through.
  • You can throw this together in literally ten minutes of prep work, but everyone will think you spent ages in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Overcooking is the enemy with tilapia, so start checking at the 10-minute mark if your fillets are on the thinner side.
  • Mixing your herbs with the oil first rather than sprinkling them directly onto the fish ensures they stick and distribute their flavors evenly throughout cooking.
03 -
  • For an even more golden top, switch your oven to broil for the final minute of cooking, watching carefully so the herbs dont burn.
  • The fish releases some wonderful juices during baking, so use a spoon to drizzle this liquid gold back over the fillets just before serving.

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