Baked Tilapia with Lots of Spice

Elevate your seafood dinner with this bold and flavorful Baked Tilapia with Lots of Spice! This easy, oven-baked recipe transforms mild tilapia fillets into a zesty masterpiece, thanks to a vibrant blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and oregano. Brushed with olive oil and finished with a spritz of fresh lemon, this dish is perfectly tender, flaky, and bursting with smoky, citrusy goodness. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 15-minute bake, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Garnished with parsley and lemon slices, this spicy tilapia recipe is as stunning on the plate as it is satisfying to eat. Perfect for those who love bold, spicy flavors with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 piece Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Brush the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 5

Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the fillets, and slice the other half into thin rounds for garnish.

Step 6

Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the tilapia from the oven and garnish with the lemon slices and fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	501.8 grams (501.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	826

Total Fat 40.10g	51%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 1416mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 13.60g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 1.90g
Protein 106.40g	213%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1787mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 50.6%

Carbs: 6.5%