Garlicky Chili Lemon Baked Tilapia Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil maintains a high smoke point and is healthier.

tilapia

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: catfish

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

Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin powder, ground pepper, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic in melted butter.

Pour it over tilapia fish lined up on baking tray (greased with butter or oil).

Bake the fish at 400F for about 10 minutes. Time will vary based on your fish fillet size.

Once done, garnish baked tilapia with finely chopped cilantro and serve immediately with rice or quinoa or couscous.

Best serve hot.

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