Description
A fast and healthy dinner featuring mild tilapia fillets coated in a bold, smoky Cajun spice blend and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the seasoning sticks.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each fillet with melted butter or olive oil.
- Evenly sprinkle the Cajun spice mixture over the top of each fillet, pressing gently with your fingers.
- Place fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American