MUST TRY OVEN GRILLED TILAPIA FISH RECIPE | TASTIEST TILAPIA

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Cod is leaner, while catfish is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is more affordable.

Wash and clean the tilapia in lemon juice.

Add all seasonings to a bowl and stir to combine.

Use a food processor to blend scallion, thyme, garlic, and some of the seasonings, ensuring not to blend too finely.

Pat dry the tilapia with a paper towel.

Slice the tilapia three times on each side.

Brush olive oil on the fish and apply the blended seasoning thoroughly, including inside the cuts.

Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and brush it with olive oil, adding fresh thyme, scallion, and onion.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Place the tilapia on the baking tray and sprinkle with sea salt.

Bake the tilapia in the oven for 30-35 minutes, ensuring they are spaced out.

For the last 5 minutes, switch the oven to broil to brown the top of the fish.

Remove the fish from the oven and brush with olive oil to keep it moist.

Carefully flip the fish over and baste with more blended herbs.

Return the fish to the oven on broil for another 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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