Just 3 Ingredients Tasty Oven Baked Tilapia Fillets in 10 minutes I Easy and Quick Recipe.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Cod is a leaner option, while catfish is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne can add heat at a lower cost.

Dry the tilapia fillets to remove excess water or moisture.

Taste the lemon pepper and seasoned salt to balance the saltiness.

Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and seasoned salt.

If desired, add pepper flakes for spiciness (optional).

Apply olive oil spray on both sides of the seasoned tilapia fillets.

Grease a baking pan with olive oil spray and line it with parchment paper.

Transfer the seasoned tilapia fillets onto the prepared baking pan.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Spray a little olive oil on top of the tilapia fillets for crispiness.

Bake the tilapia fillets in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, ensuring not to exceed this time to prevent drying out.

Remove from the oven and garnish with thyme before serving.

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