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This recipe is so easy, it’s Greek-inspired and has all the delicious flavors you know I love like lemon, fresh herbs, tzatziki, olives, and fresh veggies. This baked tilapia recipe can be made on one sheet pan, which makes dishes minimal on a busy weeknight.
Why you’ll love this baked tilapia recipe:
- Healthy: This baked tilapia recipe is made with wholesome, healthy ingredients and is very nutritious
- Versatile: Add in seasonal veggies or whatever you have on hand
- Limited Dishes: Make this tilapia recipe on one sheet pan
Ingredient Notes:
Tilapia: I used tilapia for this baked tilapia recipe and it’s very important to me to use tilapia which is BAP (best aquaculture practices) certified. This means that responsible and healthy approaches have been used to ensure that the fish I’m putting in my body is farmed responsibly. It’s important for me since I started reintroducing meat and fish into my diet, to know that the protein I’m consuming is farmed with best practices that I can feel good about. Look for the blue stamp of approval on the packaging to know your fish is BAP certified.
Maria Koutsogiannia
Maria is the creator of FoodByMaria and your go-to Greek food expert for cozy, flavor-packed recipes. Inspired by her Mediterranean roots, she brings traditional Greek flavors, feel-good ingredients, and a whole lot of joy to everyday cooking.
How to make baked tilapia:
- Preheat the oven to 400F. To a parchment-line baking sheet add chopped tomatoes, sliced peppers, chopped zucchini, sliced onion, chopped baby potatoes, sliced garlic cloves, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss together to make sure everything is coated with the olive oil and roast for 18-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the tilapia filets to the pan, placing each one on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the Greek dressing over each of the tilapia filets, keeping a few tablespoons of the dressing aside for finishing the dish.
- Put the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is done.
- Once the tilapia is done, sprinkle the crumbled feta and diced olives over the entire pan and drizzle the tilapia with the leftover dressing. Serve each piece of tilapia along with the roasted vegetables and tzatziki on the side.
Expert Tips & FAQ:
What temperature should tilapia be cooked? I bake my tilapia at 400 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.
Do you wash tilapia before baking? Despite what some people believe, food experts actually advise against washing tilapia or meat before cooking.
Is baked tilapia good for you? Tilapia is very high in vitamin B12 and is a great, healthy, lean protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes, chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 small-medium zucchini, cut into quarters
- ½ small red onion, sliced thin
- 10 baby potatoes, quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 BAP certified tilapia filets, (if frozen make sure they’re defrosted)
For the Greek dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- juice of one lemon
- ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 small garlic cloves, pressed
Toppings
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup diced mixed olives
- tzatziki for serving if desired, (use our delicious tzatziki recipe)
Instructions
Start Cooking- Preheat the oven to 400F. To a parchment-line baking sheet add chopped tomatoes, sliced peppers, chopped zucchini, sliced onion, chopped baby potatoes, sliced garlic cloves, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss together to make sure everything is coated with the olive oil and roast for 18-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the tilapia filets to the pan, placing each one on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the Greek dressing over each of the tilapia filets, keeping a few tablespoons of the dressing aside for finishing the dish.
- Put the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is done.
- Once the tilapia is done, sprinkle the crumbled feta and diced olives over the entire pan and drizzle the tilapia with the leftover dressing. Serve each piece of tilapia along with the roasted vegetables and tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- This recipe is also delicious to meal prep for lunch during the week.
- If you love this recipe you’re sure to love our One Pan Oven Baked Fish and Tomatoes too.
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I cannot stop making this. Adding thin slices of lemon peel to the potato etc mix is a good enhancement.
oooo ok!! this is good to know and I really enjoy this dish I am glad you do too!
can this be cooked then frozen?
I wouldn’t with this type of recipe no!
Made this for dinner tonight exactly as directed except I used sweet banana peppers from my garden instead of green peppers. My husband who always thinks something could be better about a dish thought this was great. That says a lot all by itself. It was amazingly easy and delicious!
This makes me so happy, thank you so much hun!!!
Amazing!! What a healthy, fresh and flavorful preparation. I love the Greek dressing on the tilapia. Feta, olives and a crisp glass of white wine made for a really stunning dinner!!
Thank you so much for the love, Megan!
This is soooo good!!! Everything Maria makes is a winner. Get her app as it the best!
You are the best, thank you so much for your support!
So delicious!! I made this tonight & it was a HUGE hit! Your timing recommendations were spot on-potatoes & veggies were cooked perfectly! So flavorful and healthy! Thanks Maria!
Thank you so much, Colleen!! This makes me so happy!
Made this for dinner tonight and it was so good. Entire family loved it and I will be making it again very soon.
thank you so much amanda!
We made this tonight and it was a hit amongst our family! Simple and nutritious!!
yay! this makes me so happy, thank you Luke!
. The final product of this recipe tastes great. It is very well written, and it works. (Most recipes on the web have lots of errors, (if not corrected you waste a lot of time and money).
Thank you so much, Joe! This means a lot to us!
I was tired of always breading and frying my Tilapia. I love the fish, but it can be bland. Not anymore. I googled recipes and found this one near the top of my feed. I had most of the ingredients in my fridge. I grabbed the feta cheese at the local market, and voila. It was easy, delicious, and memorable. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
this makes me so happy, thank you John!!!
simply amazing and easy! so much flavor and healthy. this is in our rotation from now on! thank you!!!
Thank you so much Krystal, this makes me so happy!