Chilean Tilapia

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2

Tangy and Flavorful Chilean Tilapia Recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

Chilean Tilapia is a popular seafood dish that is easy to make and perfect for any weeknight dinner. Tilapia fillets are seasoned with salt and pepper and then topped with sliced Vidalia onions. A drizzle of olive oil and a squirt of lemon juice gives the dish a tangy flavor that complements the mild taste of tilapia perfectly. Wrapping the fillets in foil and baking them in the oven creates a steamy environment that cooks the fish to perfection.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.	On a large sheet of aluminum foil, place the tilapia fillets.
3.	Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
4.	Arrange the sliced onions over the fillets.
5.	Squeeze lemon over the onions and fillets.
6.	Wrap the foil tightly around the tilapia and seal the edges.
7.	Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make with minimal preparation needed.

The tangy flavor of the lemon juice complements the mild taste of tilapia perfectly.

CONS

Tilapia is a fish that can be high in mercury, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Additionally, the onions and lemon juice can make the dish acidic, which may not suit everybody’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tilapia is a low-fat and low-calorie protein source that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for brain and heart health.

	4 tilapia fillets
	2 vidalia onions , sliced
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon sea salt
	1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	1 lemon , juice of