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15-Minute Tilapia and Cherry Tomatoes

A quick and delicious meal featuring light and flaky tilapia paired with bright cherry tomatoes in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets tilapia fillets (or your preferred white fish, such as cod or halibut) Fresh, firm texture preferred.
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved) Add sweetness and bright flavor.
  • 1.5 juices lemons (juiced) Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or EVOO (melted) Use unsalted butter for traditional flavor.
  • 4 cloves garlic (crushed) Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste) Adjust according to preference.
  • ½ tsp parsley seasoning
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley (chopped) For garnishing the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Stir in the crushed garlic, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and parsley seasoning.
  5. Add the juice of 1.5 lemons to the melted butter mixture and mix well.
Baking
  1. Place the tilapia fillets in a baking dish. Pour ⅔ of the sauce over the fish, making sure they’re well-coated.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes around the fish and drizzle the remaining sauce over the tomatoes.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F (use a meat thermometer to check).
Serving
  1. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
  2. Serve the baked tilapia and cherry tomatoes over steamed rice.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat without overcooking the fish.