Baked Tilapia with Tomato and Basil

My new favorite way to make tilapia. Easy to put together. Then just 20 minutes in the oven.

 You really don't need to measure. Adjust amounts for one to eight servings.

tilapia, fresh basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, olive oil,  and tomato

Use a shallow ovenproof platter or baking dish. Spray or coat it with a little oil.  Arrange the fish in a single layer. Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, chopped basil, oregano and garlic.

 Chop a tomato, or use canned, and sprinkle on top. Add a drizzle of olive oil.

 Bake at 400 for 20-25minutes. I also roasted potatoes along with the tilapia in my cast iron pan.

 Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with lemon juice.

 Serve.

The tilapia stays very moist and flavorful.

Baked Tilapia with Tomato and Basil

1 lb tilapia (1-3 filets)

3 T olive oil

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/2 t onion powder

1 T chopped fresh basil leaves

1 t minced fresh oregano

1 large clove garlic, about 1 t minced

1 large tomato, chopped, or about 1 C diced canned tomatoes

a squeeze of lemon, 1-2 t lemon juice

 Arrange tilapia in a sprayed shallow baking dish. Drizzle with about 2T olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, basil, oregano and garlic.

Scatter the tomato evenly over the fish, and drizzle with the remaining 1T olive oil.

Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.

Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve immediately.

serves 2-3 

Enjoy!

Links: EKats Kitchen