Description
A quick and flavorful dinner option featuring tilapia fillets brushed with a zesty lemon and paprika seasoning, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the olive oil, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the tilapia fillets on a baking sheet and brush the olive oil mixture generously over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the mixed vegetables until they’re tender.
- Serve the tilapia hot, alongside the cooked rice and colorful vegetables.
Notes
For optimal flavor, let the tilapia marinate in the olive oil mixture for about 15 minutes before baking. This brief marination allows the fish to absorb all the delicious lemon and paprika notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg