Citrus Baked Tilapia with Roasted Asparagus

Light and flaky tilapia fillets baked with a bright lemon-lime marinade, accompanied by tender roasted asparagus for a clean, refreshing, and satisfying meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.00/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Fat
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• Pescatarian
• Whole30
• Paleo

Tags

• bake
• healthy
• fresh
• quick

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound tilapia fillets
• 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the lemon juice, lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place the tilapia fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are coated. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
3. On the prepared baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer.
4. Remove tilapia from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on the baking sheet alongside the asparagus. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over the fish and asparagus.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Any lean white fish can be used in place of tilapia, such as cod or snapper.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 233
• Protein: 37.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
• Fat: 6.6 g
• Fiber: 3.8 g
• Sodium: 386 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sugar: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 83 mg