20-Minute Lemon Garlic Tilapia
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic tilapia dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Place fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg