Ingredients:

  • 6 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon (half sliced into rounds, half juiced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a golden exterior.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Brush the oil mixture generously over both sides of each fillet until evenly coated.
  5. Place fillets on the tray and top each with a fresh lemon slice.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley.