Baked Tilapia with Fresh Herbs

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Achieve a delicious freshwater fish dinner in less than 20 minutes by using a light coating of mayonnaise and fresh herbs to create a tangy crust.

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 to 8 ounces each) skinless tilapia fillets

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise

  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place fillets on a rimmed baking sheet, flat side down; season generously with salt and pepper. Divide mayonnaise evenly over top of fillets; using a butter knife, spread, coating evenly.

  2. Sprinkle fish with parsley and dill. Bake until opaque throughout, about 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Cook's Notes

If you prefer, replace the dill in this recipe with another herb such as cilantro, tarragon, or chives.

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