Chimichurri Baked Tilapia Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Baked Tilapia
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 600 g tilapia fillets (4 fillets); 60 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 cup); 6 g fresh oregano leaves (2 tbsp); 9 g garlic (3 cloves); 90 ml olive oil (1/3 cup plus 2 tsp); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 9 g fine salt (1 1/2 tsp); 1 g red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 1 g ground black pepper (1/2 tsp); 1 g smoked paprika (1/2 tsp); 150 g green bell pepper (1 medium); 75 g red bell pepper (1/2 medium); 60 ml water (1/4 cup)

Prep: 16minCook: 31min4 servingsHard352 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri Baked Tilapia packed with 31g of protein per serving and just 336 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 47 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

400g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 352 kcal

Protein: 31.4g

Fat: 23.4g

Carbs: 5.2g

Fiber: 2g

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