Baked Tilapia

Every time I've tried Tilapia, I was never really fond of it. Though this recipe that I found on the Foodnetwork.com, makes it towards the top of my list! Here goes!

Baked Tilapia with Tomato and Basil (recipe courtesy of Paula Deen)

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

Level: Easy | Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 (8-ounce) tilapia fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a shallow 1-quart dish with nonstick spray.
2. Sprinkle the fish evenly with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange the tilapia in a baking dish and sprinkle evenly with basil, oregano, onion powder and garlic.
4. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
5. Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the fish, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6. Bake until fish flakes easily with fork, about 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Squeeze lemon juice over fish and serve immediately.

Enjoy! From my kitchen to yours!