Description
Transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and flavorful Easy Mediterranean Tilapia. Featuring tender tilapia fillets topped with zesty cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and fragrant herbs, this dish is a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive centerpiece for gatherings. In just 20 minutes, indulge in a healthy meal that bursts with freshness and color, perfect for seafood lovers and those looking to explore Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ? cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Arrange tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the veggie mixture generously over each fillet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzling any pan juices over the top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (approximately 5 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg