This is light and flavorful high-protein lemon baked tilapia. Tender, flaky fish with bright lemon and fresh herbs — a delicious low-carb dinner ready in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden, flaky tilapia with lemon and herbs
- Extremely high protein and almost zero carbs
- Simple ingredients and quick to prepare
- Perfect for meal prep or a light dinner
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 lemon (juice + slices for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat tilapia fillets dry and place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil (or melted butter). Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the fish and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Place lemon slices on the fillets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: top with a small pat of butter and extra fresh parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12–15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~190
- Protein: 32g
- Total Carbs: 2g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 6g
