Baked Tilapia with Lemon Asparagus
A light and healthy baked tilapia dish paired with tender lemon-infused asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place tilapia fillets on a greased baking sheet and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus next to the tilapia on the baking sheet.
- Squeeze lemon juice evenly over both the fish and asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until tilapia is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan over the asparagus before baking or serve with a side of quinoa for a complete meal.