Tilapia al horno - Receta Fácil

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Cod is a leaner fish while catfish is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a cost-saving option.

Wash the tilapia fish thoroughly, making a cut lengthwise to check for viscera and gills, and ensure scales are removed.

Rinse the fish again after cleaning.

Cut the lemon into thin slices.

Cut the paprika into thin slices.

Slice half of the purple onion into thin pieces.

Prepare a baking tray by lining it with aluminum foil.

Season the fish inside and out with the spice mixture that includes garlic powder, oregano, and salt.

Fill each fish with the sliced onion, lemon, and paprika, creating a sandwich effect.

Let the fish marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for better flavor.

Spray the fish with olive oil, using a brush or by hand to coat them evenly.

Arrange the fish on the prepared tray and place it in the preheated oven at 250 degrees Celsius (482 degrees Fahrenheit).

Bake for 35 minutes until the fish are golden and cooked through.

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