Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs

Name: Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (5 to 6 oz each); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

4 servings8 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Herbs

Story updated September 18, 2026

Tilapia, native to Africa and the Middle East, became a major global aquaculture fish in the late 20th century due to its mild flavor and ease of farming. Simple lemon-herb preparations reflect standard approaches for cooking mild whitefish worldwide.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 tilapia fillets (5 to 6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer in the dish.
3Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, and pour evenly over the fillets.
4Top with lemon slices and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
5Spoon the pan juices over the fillets before serving.

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