Easy Oven Baked Fish Recipe | Quick & Easy Dinner | Healthy Meal Prep

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in cost and have a long shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Use a 9 by 13 baking dish, optionally line it with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.

Brush Cajun seasoning on both sides of the tilapia fillet, reserving about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons for later.

Add crushed garlic and the juice of 1 whole lemon to the fish fillet.

Transfer diced baby tomatoes to the baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved Cajun seasoning.

Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, depending on your oven.

Serve the fish with roasted tomatoes and a garlic lemon sauce that forms during baking.

For presentation, add sliced lemons to a serving plate before placing the fillets and tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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