For a fresh, low carb fish recipe to whip up during a busy work week, this Garlic Herb Tilapia is a great choice. The simple garlic and herb mixture flavors the fish perfectly, and the dish takes just a few minutes to prepare and bake – which we love for meal prepping! To keep the meal low in carbohydrates, serve the tilapia with mashed cauliflower or fresh broccoli tossed with some garlic and parmesan cheese. Alternatively, you can serve the fish filets with a rice dish or roasted potatoes and steamed green beans.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons Garlic & Herb Seasoning
- 4 6-ounce tilapia filets
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, minced garlic, and Garlic & Herb Seasoning. Heat over low heat until butter is melted and begins to simmer.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Brush a little of the butter mixture in the bottom of a shallow baking dish (line baking dish with foil, if desired) then place tilapia filets on the buttered area.
- Brush top of each tilapia fillet with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes and separates easily with a fork.
A Few Tips
Cook fish to a temperature of 145°F or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. If you aren’t serving the fish immediately, keep it warm in a 200°F oven or warming drawer.
To lessen the problem of fish flaking and falling apart, cook each filet in a small individual au gratin baking dish that you can serve at the table.
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Garlic & Herb Seasoning
We invited a lot of other herbs and spices to the party. And each adds their own distinct and complimentary flavor to the mix. . . There’s a noticeable oregano taste, a fresh burst of flavor from celery seeds, and a unique hint of thyme, which adds to this mix’s individuality. There’s also a mild hint of heat from cayenne and paprika to add another layer to this mix’s flavor profile.
Side Dish: Lemon & Garlic Broccoli
This super easy Lemon & Garlic Broccoli recipe is a great side dish to pair with your tilapia! It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and it’s both nutritious and delicious – a total bonus! The buttery lemon and garlic sauce adds just the right amount of flavor to the lightly steamed broccoli. If you want to spice the dish up a bit, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or finely chopped red or white onions.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch broccoli, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender but firm, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat the butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until the foaming subsides.
- Add the garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the steamed broccoli, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, or until just combined.
- Serve alongside your Garlic Herb Tilapia and enjoy!
For more delicious, healthy recipes check out our other blogs, or shop our selection of healthy spices and seasonings!
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