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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Main Course » Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

    Published: May 11, 2021 | Last Updated On: Sep 26, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

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    This Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia takes all of 5 minute of preparation time before you pop it in the oven. Pair it with sautéed vegetables and steamed rice for a hearty meal. Here is how to make it. #Baked #Healthy #Tilapia #Fish

    This Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia Recipe is super easy to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and very flavorful.

    lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia served on a plate.
    Jump to:
    • About Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
    • Ingredients
    • Health Benefits Of Tilapia Fish
    • Side Effects Of Eating Tilapia
    • How To Make Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
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    About Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

    Flaky and moist, this Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia is one of the easiest and most flavorful dishes you can make for dinner.

    This tilapia recipe is spicy, tangy, and garlicky and comes together in under 20 minutes using simple ingredients.

    Don’t let the word spicy intimidate you! The spice is not overpowering, and you have full control over the spice level. You can adjust it to your heat tolerance.

    Mix a handful of ingredients in a bowl, pour them over the fish fillets, and pop the tray in the oven until your dinner is ready. Yes, It is that easy!

    This lemon garlic oven-baked tilapia is a healthy and quick meal you can make for your weekday dinners or serve as a side dish for your weekend brunch. You can even grill it on a pan instead of baking it.

    Not only is this recipe super simple to make, but it is also low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. It is 250 calories per serving, with only 12 g of fat. You can easily double or triple it too.

    Here are some more of my favorite easy tilapia recipes that you may like to try

    • Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
    • Teriyaki Tilapia
    • Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia

    If you are looking for more delicious fish recipes, here are some more for you

    • Fish Fingers
    • Crispy Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
    • Honey Garlic Fish
    • Spicy Fish Fry
    • Furikake Salmon
    • Paprika Salmon
    • Salmon Mac And Cheese

    Ingredients

    Lemon garlic baked tilapia ingredients 1
    Lemon garlic baked tilapia ingredients 2

    Tilapia Fish Fillets – This recipe is prepared with boneless tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen). You can also use tilapia steaks or tilapia loins instead of fillets. The time of cooking will be slightly more in this case.

    You can replace tilapia with any other firm white fish (snapper, grouper, cod, halibut, pollock, etc.) if you wish to. Adjust cooking time for the steak’s or fillet’s size.

    I like to use Tilapia because it’s not expensive, does not taste fishy, and I get frozen fillets easily.

    For The Marinade – To marinate the fish, you will need lemon juice, unsalted butter, garlic, hot paprika (or use Kashmiri red chili powder), salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

    Use fresh garlic, which adds the most flavor and complements the butter well.

    You can substitute butter with extra virgin olive oil for a healthier or dairy-free alternative.

    If unsalted butter is unavailable, use salted butter with lesser salt in the marinade.

    You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and paprika per your taste.

    Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste.

    Parsley – Finally, garnish it with some fresh parsley. You can also use fresh cilantro leaves instead.

    Replace the seasoning with creole seasoning, taco seasoning, lemon pepper, or Italian seasoning for a taste change.

    You can also add some grated parmesan cheese to the marinade.

    Health Benefits Of Tilapia Fish

    Tilapia is a low-fat, low-calorie fish that is rich in protein.

    It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that benefit heart health.

    Tilapia also contains several vitamins and minerals, including selenium, potassium, and phosphorus.

    Side Effects Of Eating Tilapia

    Eating fish that has not been raised in a clean environment has many side effects; the same goes for tilapia. Therefore, it is important to choose tilapia that has been raised in a clean environment and is free from harmful chemicals.

    Tilapia may also contain harmful chemicals such as dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These chemicals can build up in the body and may cause health problems.

    Eating large amounts of tilapia raised in an unhealthy environment may increase the risk of mercury poisoning. Mercury is a toxic metal that can damage the brain and nervous system. Pregnant women and young children are especially vulnerable to mercury poisoning. Therefore, it is important to limit your intake of tilapia if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Some people may be allergic to tilapia. If you experience any allergic reaction after eating tilapia, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, seek medical attention immediately.

    How To Make Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

    Rinse 8 oz (250 g) of tilapia fillets with water and pat them dry using a paper towel.

    Line the tilapia fillets on a 9×13-inch baking tray.

    Note – if using frozen fillets, thaw them before using them.

    Tilapia fillets arranged on a baking tray.

    Stir together

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon hot paprika (or Kashmiri red chili powder)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

    in a small mixing bowl.

    Lemon juice, butter, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper added to a bowl.
    Mixed well.

    Pour the marinade evenly over the Tilapia fillets.

    Arrange 3-4 slices of lemon over the fish.

    marinade poured over tilapia fillets and lemon slices arranged over it.

    Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is white, opaque, flaky, and fork-tender.

    Baked lemon garlic tilapia.

    Remove the tray from the oven and garnish the baked tilapia fish with pepper flakes, lemon slices, and chopped parsley (or cilantro), and serve hot.

    Ready spicy lemon garlic baked tilapia garnished with parsley.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Make sure to dry the fillets after rinsing them. You can dab them with a kitchen towel to remove the extra water.

    Try to use same-size fish fillets for uniform cooking.

    Do not overcook the fillets; they will turn chewy if overcooked.

    There is no need to flip the fillets while cooking.

    You can try swapping the butter with coconut oil, olive oil, etc.

    This recipe can be made with chicken as well. The cooking time will be more, though.

    Increase or decrease the amount of hot paprika to suit your taste. You can skip it, too, if you dislike spicy food.

    You can swap tilapia with any white fish to make this recipe.

    If you don’t like spicy, you can replace hot paprika with regular paprika.

    If you like the fish tangier, you can use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should I use fresh tilapia or frozen tilapia?

    If you can access fish caught, cleaned, and sold in under 48 hours, you can use the fresh fish.

    I like to use frozen because, in most cases, it is processed and frozen almost immediately after it’s caught and is as good as the ones sold at the counter. Plus, you can pull a bag and defrost it, and it’s ready to cook; no need to preplan the shopping.

    How to defrost tilapia?

    Put your frozen tilapia, still in its packaging or a plastic bag, in a big bowl and cover it with slightly cold water. Ice-cold water won’t defrost the fish quickly enough, but warm or hot water will mess with the fish’s texture. If the fish is bobbing around, use a weighted bowl to submerge it so that all parts defrost at the same rate.

    Is tilapia healthy?

    When the tilapia is farmed properly it is quite healthy. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids and a rich protein source. Before buying the fish, read the label about the fishing practices, fish feed, etc.

    How long does it take to bake tilapia?

    The tilapia fillets may vary in size, so baking time slightly varies for everyone.

    I bake the fish until the flesh turns white, opaque, and flaky, usually between 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

    If you have a candy thermometer, you can check the internal temperature of fish, and it should be 145 degrees F (62 degrees C).

    Check your fish filets after 12 minutes, and if the flesh doesn’t look white and flaky, keep it in the oven for some more time. Do not over-bake the fish; otherwise, it will become too dry and chewy.

    How to make a baked tilapia recipe in foil?

    This is a great recipe for BBQ. You can wrap the fillets individually in aluminum foil with some marinade and pop the foil packets in the BBQ for 15-20 minutes.

    Flip it once midway to ensure the fish is cooked from all sides. If you are going outdoors for a BBQ, these packets are easy to carry.

    How to make spicy baked tilapia without butter?

    Butter gives a very delicious taste to this dish, but if you are on a healthy regime, you can replace it with extra virgin olive oil or any other oil you choose. The taste will be very different, but I assure you it will still be delicious.

    Serving Suggestions

    My favorite way to serve this baked tilapia is over instant pot basmati rice, instant pot brown rice, or instant pot quinoa. Some roasted green beans, cherry tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, roasted zucchini, or roasted broccoli on the side, and you have a healthy dinner ready in no time.

    A good option is a delicious pasta, spaghetti, or rice pilaf on the side.

    Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes, are also a great side to serve with it.

    You can also make tacos using this baked tilapia fillet recipe.

    For a healthy meal, serve this oven-baked tilapia and a refreshing salad like this cucumber avocado salad or strawberry walnut salad.

    Storage Suggestions

    Once the baked fish cools down properly, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

    To freeze, arrange the filets in a single layer on a tray and freeze until frozen solid. Then transfer the fillets in a zip lock back. Remove as much air as possible before sealing and freeze for up to a month.

    To reheat, just pop the bowl in the microwave for a minute or pop the tray back in the oven for 5 minutes at 200 degrees F.

    Thaw the fish if it’s frozen before reheating.

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    This oven-baked lemon garlic baked tilapia is super easy to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. It's low carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and very flavorful. Here is how to make it.

    Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia Recipe

    This Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia Recipe is super easy to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and very flavorful.
    4.22 from 523 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 8 ounce tilapia fillets (250 g)
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon hot paprika (or Kashmiri red chili powder. Use regular paprika for non spicy.)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 lemon (cut into thin slices)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
    • Rinse tilapia fillets with water and pat them dry using a paper towel.
    • Line the tilapia fillets on a 9×13-inch baking tray.
    • Note – if using frozen fillets, thaw them before using them.
    • Stir together lemon juice, butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
    • Pour the marinade evenly over the Tilapia fillets.
    • Arrange 3-4 slices of lemon over the fish.
    • Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is white, opaque, flaky and fork-tender.
    • Remove the tray from the oven and garnish the baked tilapia fish with pepper flakes, lemon slices, and chopped parsley (or cilantro), and serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvGddmEj72g

    Notes

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
    Make sure to dry the fillets after rinsing them. You can dab them with a kitchen towel to remove the extra water.
    Try to use same-size fish fillets for uniform cooking.
    Do not overcook the fillets; they will turn chewy if overcooked.
    There is no need to flip the fillets while cooking.
    You can try swapping the butter with coconut, olive, etc.
    This recipe can be made with chicken as well. The cooking time will be more, though.
    Increase or decrease the amount of hot paprika to suit your taste. You can skip it, too, if you dislike spicy food.
    You can swap tilapia with any white fish to make this recipe.
    If you don’t like spicy, you can replace hot paprika with regular paprika.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Tequila

      June 18, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and it was so good!! Thanks for this delicious recipe!!

      Reply
      • Kitty

        February 02, 2021 at 8:35 pm

        This looks delicious! I would like to make this ahead of time for quick lunches. After this is baked, does it freeze well?
        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          May 12, 2021 at 1:16 pm

          Yes, you can freeze it. I have included the direction in the post. Have a look. Thanks

          Reply
    2. Angela W Broyles

      September 17, 2018 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      This was a hit at my house! Two thumbs up from the family!

      Reply
    3. Breyana Wynn

      November 04, 2018 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the delicious recipe! I paired it with some fresh green beans out the field and it was very good . 🙂

      Reply
    4. Patricia Regan

      January 09, 2019 at 1:01 am

      4 stars
      Is heating oven to 180 for bakina a correct temp???..seems low to me?? Please advise.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 09, 2019 at 2:50 am

        Hi Patricia. It’s 180 Degree C. Same as 350 Degree F.

        Reply
    5. Staci

      April 03, 2019 at 1:04 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe! I decreased the lemon juice a bit and added capers. Perfectly cooked at 7 minutes.

      Reply
      • nyenbee

        May 11, 2020 at 7:41 pm

        I’m totally going to add capers! I’m so glad i always read comments before cooking!

        Reply
      • Christi

        June 06, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        5 stars
        This was a big WIN at our house and my family LOVED IT. I love how easy it was and your directions were spot on.

        Reply
    6. Mallory

      June 02, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      Can you use frozen tilapia, or is this for fresh?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 04, 2019 at 2:43 am

        Yes you can use frozen tilapia. Just thaw it before using.

        Reply
    7. Julie Fournier

      June 23, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      Can I use Halibut instead

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 24, 2019 at 4:47 am

        Yes sure, you can.

        Reply
    8. Shelly

      September 26, 2019 at 5:29 am

      Are you supposed to melt the
      butter?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        September 27, 2019 at 2:13 am

        Yes Shelly, I will mention it in the post. Thanks

        Reply
      • Rebecca

        July 23, 2021 at 11:15 pm

        Hi! I just discovered your lovely recipe. Can I use regular butter instead of unsalted? I ran out…Many thanks and continued success!

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          July 26, 2021 at 3:02 pm

          Yes, sure you can. Add salt as per your taste.

          Reply
    9. Cecia

      October 10, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      Could I cook the fish and sauce together in a skillet vs baking it?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        October 11, 2019 at 2:42 am

        Yes sure, you can do.

        Reply
    10. Amanda

      October 22, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      Made this tonight.. it had great flavor.. I tripled the recipe bc I had more fish and I used chrushed red pepper flakes instead of the chili powder

      Reply
    11. Welchella

      January 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Can you substitute olive oil for butter? If not, do you have an alternate to butter for use in this recipe? I am excited to try but can’t use butter. Thanks

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 20, 2020 at 2:06 am

        Yes sure. You can do that.

        Reply
    12. Holly M

      February 10, 2020 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      This was wonderful! It’s the first time I’ve ever baked fish and not had my house overwhelmed by fish smell! While it was baking, it just smelled of fragrant garlic (I doubled it) and mine cooked through right at 10 minutes.
      I had a half a pint of grape tomatoes that were starting to go & needed to use them up. I sliced them in halves and sprinkled them all around the pan before baking. They cooked perfectly and added such a wonderful flavor! I also mixed cilantro with my parsley because I had some chopped. Mmmmmm!

      I served mine with some curried couscous. It cooks in 5 minutes and is very light like the Tilapia.

      Thank you for so much for the recipe and thank you everyone else for adding their own suggestions. I always read through the comment section first out of curiosity 🙂

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 10, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Wow Holly. Your take on this recipe sounds fabulous 🙂

        Reply
    13. Alejandra Loyet

      February 25, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      So delicious. I made this with a cauliflower mash and it paired so well.

      Reply
    14. Lauren

      March 23, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Could I use lime wedges instead of lemon? Is regular chili powder the same as red chili powder?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 25, 2020 at 4:52 am

        Yes sure, you can.

        Reply
    15. Melissa

      March 29, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love it! The i didn’t have butter so I subbed extra virgin olive oil. The sauce was delicious. I had a little sample before pouring it over the tilapia and it could be used as a tangy salad dressing with a kick! Simple and delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
    16. Tricia

      March 29, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      if your making it from frozen should I defrost first. Is overnight okay to defrost

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 30, 2020 at 4:06 am

        You can defrost it overnight in refrigerator or on counter for a few hours.

        Reply
    17. Charles Bodnar

      March 31, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      I just thawed out 2 Tilapia fillets and will follow your receipe exactly. Will let you know how it comes out. My wife is not a big fish fan so we will see what happens. Thank you CB

      Reply
    18. Natalie

      April 07, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      I subbed the butter for coconut oil (since I didn’t have any butter) and it turned out super delicious!

      Reply
    19. Tamra

      April 28, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe and it was a hit. I added shrimp to mine and was enough with fish for 3 to 4 people. Next time I am going to add cherry tomatoes like the lady above. will make again.

      Reply
      • Christa P

        May 08, 2020 at 11:53 pm

        4 stars
        Perfect except for the sliced lemons… The sliced lemons give too strong of a flavor. The little bit of lemon juice in the recipe is good enough. I love the spice from the chili powder to combat the tangy lemon. And who doesnt love garlic ????. I baked on 450 for 8 mins.

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          May 09, 2020 at 3:50 am

          You can skip adding it next time.

          Reply
    20. LPhillips

      June 17, 2020 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Kept the Tilapia from getting too dry. We’re thinking it’s a keeper. 👍🏻

      Reply
    21. Anchal

      June 30, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      The recipe came out great! I served it with grilled vegetables and Quinoa:)

      Reply
    22. Sharni

      July 10, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Delicious

      Reply
    23. Carolyn

      July 12, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      Sounds delish. I’m making tonight. Undecided about using butter or olive oil. We’ll see. Thanks for sharing this

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 15, 2020 at 5:52 am

        Butter Butter 🙂 But honestly it tastes great with both, so feel free to use whatever you fancy.

        Reply
    24. Aga

      July 16, 2020 at 12:24 am

      I really want to try this recipe for tomorrow’s dinner but I can’t use butter bc my daughter is allergic to diary. Can I substitute with extra virgin olive oil- or other oil, and get the same results? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 19, 2020 at 4:54 am

        Yes sure, you can.

        Reply
    25. Aga

      July 17, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      I had made this last night and already added to my favorites! Simply yet delish recipe. I substituted butter with evoo since my daughter is allergic to diary, but it still came out great! I paired it with herb and roasted garlic couscous and green beans. Everyone was happy at the dinner table! 🤗

      Reply
    26. Melanie East

      July 17, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      I’ll be making this for the 2nd time tonight. It was delicious and we loved it the first time! Tonight, I’ll serve it with rice and salad. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    27. Angie

      July 18, 2020 at 7:14 am

      If I want to meal prep this, how long would the baked tilapia be good for? (how many days)

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 18, 2020 at 10:25 am

        It will be good for 3 days in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    28. Savannah

      August 10, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hello Neha,

      my family adored the recipe! Thx for the wonderful recipe! I put it at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 mins and it seems to cook well. Just something I noted!

      Reply
    29. Deanna

      May 04, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! My husband and I are eating healthier than we have in the past. He has always liked fried fish. I purchased tilapia filets and found this recipe on Pinterest. We both loved this baked fish. It will become a staple for us. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    30. Dre

      July 27, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never reviewed recipes before, but I had to for this one. Decided to meal prep this one and SO glad I did. It was absolutely delicious! My husband took one bite and showed me his arm, he was covered in chills hahahaah! Talk about soul food! Soo good! Sent it to several friends to try. It’s a must. Soo delicious!

      Reply
    31. Joyce

      August 30, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      I loved it! So easy. I will be adding this to my all-time favorite recipe box.

      Reply
    32. Cindy Firestine

      November 01, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      I know this is a simple recipe but I have to say it was simply delicious! Easy, fast and I had everything in the house to make it. I used the chili powder instead of paprika as it says ok to substitute. I served it with steamed broccoli and rice. Poured that delicious juice from the pan over the rice. I will be making this recipe again.👍

      Reply
    33. Carolyn

      November 23, 2022 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious and easy to prepare. Even easier to eat!! Thank you!

      Reply
    34. Brenda Martin

      January 16, 2023 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      The flavor of this recipe is delicious. I used smoked paparika instead of hot.

      Reply
    35. TeresaS

      January 29, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious dish…we loved it…we always enjoyed lemon and butter on our fish…but the hot paprika made this really special…thanks for sharing your recipe…

      Reply
    36. Santana

      February 08, 2023 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      Tonight was my 1st time ever making fish. I used this recipe and I’m soooooo glad that I did.
      It was delicious and super easy.
      I will definitely be making this again.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    37. ForeverMama

      February 14, 2023 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty fish indeed and used smoked paprika that wasn’t hot but compensated with a bit of red chilies. The paprika really made it stand out. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely recipe, Neha!

      Reply
    38. Janice

      February 14, 2023 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      Hi! I made this recipe, but I didn’t have any paprika so I used chili lime and it turned out really good. We aren’t real spicy people and it gave it just enough kick to be yummy. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!!!

      Reply
    39. Lynette aka breezermom

      February 25, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love fish, lemon and garlic…..and have been known to make things a little too spicy for most people. So this recipe was a winner for me. I did use amberjack instead of tilapia because it just looked better at the fish market. But they taste very similar, amberjack has just a bit whiter flake and has larger filets than tilapia. Delicious!

      Reply
    40. Sheila

      April 28, 2023 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Perfection! I don’t have to search any further, this is my go-to recipe for tilapia!

      Reply
    41. Jane

      August 17, 2023 at 3:49 am

      4 stars
      My boyfriend and I cooked this together and served it over cauliflower vegetable rice – delicious! We’ll definitely be trying this recipe again, and are thinking of trying coconut milk in the riced veggies to add a little sweetness.

      Reply
    42. Harleen Singh

      September 25, 2023 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      A staple in our house vow. Simple, refreshing and amazing flavours !

      Reply

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