Healthier Easy Baked Tilapia

Tilapia is quick and easy to prepare. This flavorful dish uses fresh garlic and lemon to highlight the natural flavor of the fish. Accompanied by cauliflower, broccoli, and red pepper - you have a colorful and satisfying meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower with broccoli and red pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and season with seafood seasoning. Melt butter with garlic in a small bowl in the microwave, about 30 seconds on medium; pour over fish. Top each fillet with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.