baked talapia

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
Odessa, TX

This is a very tasty, healthy dish. Its wonderful served with seasoned, steamed vegetables, rice, pasta or sweet potato wedges. This internet pic shows what the end product should look like.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked talapia

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lg
    lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 c
    minced onion
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 - 3
    roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 c
    chopped ripe olives
  • 2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 c
    chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 5 oz
    crumbled feta cheese
  • 6
    talapia filets

How To Make baked talapia

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, tomatoes, olives, oregano, half the parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
  • 3
    Lay Tilapia fillets in a single layer in the baking dish. Spoon oil and tomato mixture over the fish.
  • 4
    Cover with foil and bake for 15 - 18 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove from oven and garnish with remaining parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
  • 6
    Perfect served with steamed vegetables.
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