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Baked tilapia with tomatoes

Recipe Information

Description:
Baked tilapia with tomatoes is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 25 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 45 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 (1 fillet) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4 (1 fillet)
Preparation Time 25 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 45 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tilapia; Tomatoes
Category Fruit; Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American; Latin American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 4 tilapia fillets

  • 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1½ teaspoons thyme

  • ¼ cup black olives, pitted and diced

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup red onion, diced

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • Chopped parsley for garnish

  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 °F.

  • Spray a baking dish with vegetable oil spray.

  • Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish in a single layer.

  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and spoon the mixture evenly over the fillets.

  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  • Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 265 cal

  • Total fat: 16g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 58mg

  • Sodium: 172mg

  • Potassium: 635mg

  • Carbohydrate: 9g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 22g