Best 7 Lemon Garlic Tilapia With Spinach Recipes

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Lemon garlic tilapia with spinach is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tilapia is mild and flaky, while the lemon and garlic add a bright and flavorful kick. The spinach wilts down and adds a pop of color and nutrition. This dish is also low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for those who are watching their weight. Plus, it's easy to customize to your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA



Lemon Garlic Tilapia image

This is a delicious and healthy recipe that takes no time at all to make. You can bake it or even grill it. Tastes great either way!

Provided by Eireann

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 each tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 dash pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BAKED GARLIC LEMON TILAPIA



Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia image

Classic sauce of butter, lemon and fresh parsley goes perfect with any fish. A Weight Watcher's recipe.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

36 ounces tilapia fillets (6 6-ounce filets)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
4 teaspoons parsley, fresh
salt and pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Melt butter on a low flame in a small sauce pan. Add garlic and saute on low for about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and shut off flame.
  • Spray the bottom of a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Place the fish on top and season with salt and pepper. Pour the lemon butter mixture on the fish and top with fresh parsley. Bake at 400° until cooked, about 15 minutes.

LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Lemon-Garlic Tilapia with Spinach Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-3145

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 5 -ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 5 -ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley. Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA AND POTATOES IN FOIL



Baked Lemon-Garlic Tilapia and Potatoes in Foil image

Packet dinners, whether cooked in foil or en papillote, allow for easy cleanup. This simple meal is on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia     Baked

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pieces heavy-duty aluminum foil
cooking spray
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
1 (1 ounce) package seafood seasoning
3 teaspoons butter, divided
2 (7 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 medium lemon, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Place equal amounts of diced potato and red bell pepper in the middle of each piece of foil and sprinkle with 1/2 of the seafood seasoning. Dot 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter on top of the potatoes.
  • Add 1 tilapia fillet to each packet of potatoes. Sprinkle fillet with remaining seafood seasoning. Dot remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on top of the fillets.
  • Cut 1/2 of the lemon into thin slices and place 1 to 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet. Seal foil packets and crimp edges tightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  • Open packets carefully and vent steam. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the tilapia and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2175 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TILAPIA WITH SAUTEED SPINACH



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You'll love this delicious restaurant-quality meal fit for guests. And because it's all cooked in the same skillet, cleanup won't be chore at all. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and paprika. Dip fillets in egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook fillets in 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, pepper flakes, pepper and remaining salt. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve with fillets; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

TILAPIA WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Prepare tilapia in a new way with this easy Tilapia with Garlic and Lemon recipe! We love these garlicky tilapia fillets for their flavor & easy clean-up!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup A.1. STEAKHOUSE Marinade for Seafood Roasted Garlic with Lemon
4 tilapia fillets (1 lb.)
2 carrots, shredded
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Pour marinade over all remaining ingredients in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat ingredients with marinade. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Remove ingredients from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place 1 fish fillet in center of each of four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil; top with one-fourth of the vegetable mixture. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Grill 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Cut slits in foil with sharp knife to release steam before opening each packet. Remove fish and vegetables from each packet to serving plate; drizzle evenly with the reserved liquid from bottom of packet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

LEMON-PARSLEY TILAPIA



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I like to include seafood in our weekly dinner rotation but don't want to bother with anything complicated (and it had better taste good or the family will riot). This herbed fish does the trick. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets (about 4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place tilapia in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Drizzle with lemon juice, then melted butter., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 11-13 minutes. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients. Remove fish from oven; sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your dish. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic ingredients for the best results.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking tilapia, make sure to give the fillets enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the fillets will steam instead of fry and will not get crispy.
  • Cook the tilapia over medium heat: Medium heat is ideal for cooking tilapia. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Use a non-stick pan: A non-stick pan will help to prevent the tilapia from sticking to the pan and will also make it easier to clean up.
  • Sauce it up: Once the tilapia is cooked, you can add a variety of sauces to enhance the flavor. Some popular options include lemon-garlic sauce, tartar sauce, or dill sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Tilapia is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Spinach is an easy and delicious seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein and essential nutrients. With its crispy skin, succulent flesh, and tangy lemon-garlic sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Spinach a try!

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