Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170g) tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (14g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat each tilapia fillet thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure the glaze adheres and prevent steaming.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and dried oregano until emulsified.
  4. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper, then generously spoon the lemon-garlic glaze over the top of each fillet, spreading to the edges.
  5. Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the fillet reaches 145°F (63°C), then remove from the oven.