Mexican Baked Tilapia Recipe

Name: Mexican Baked Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 limes; 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets, about 4 to 6 fillets; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped; 1 heaping tablespoon capers; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
2 limes
1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets, about 4 to 6 fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1 heaping tablespoon capers
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Put the fish fillets in a baking dish just large enough to hold them slightly overlapping.
2
Sason the fish fillets with salt, then drizzle with the juice of 1/2 lime.
3
Set aside while you make the sauce.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a frying pan, warm the oil.
5
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until golden and softened, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, chili powder and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Add the tomatoes and simmer until they soften, about 10 minutes.
8
Add the olives and capers, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
9
Stir in the juice of 1/2 lime.
10
Pour the sauce over the fillets, covering them evenly, and cover the dish with foil.
11
Bake until just cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets.
12
Scatter with the cilantro and serve with wedges of the remaining lime.

220

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 2 limes, 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets, about 4 to 6 fillets, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mexican Baked Tilapia Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Baked Tilapia Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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