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Crispy Tilapia Fillets

Name: Crispy Tilapia Fillets
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 (4-6 oz each) Tilapia fillets; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Garlic powder; ½ tsp Smoked paprika; ¼ tsp Cumin; ¾ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; 1 Lemon

⏱ 10 min🌡 400°F / 204°C

Flaky, tender tilapia with a lightly crisped seasoned exterior — healthy, fast, and surprisingly satisfying. Ready in 10 minutes with minimal prep. One of the most popular budget fish recipes.

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets

fresh or thawed

4 (4-6 oz each)

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Garlic powder

½ tsp

Smoked paprika

½ tsp

Cumin

¼ tsp

Salt

¾ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Lemon

for serving

Chef tips

💡Pat completely dry — wet fish steams instead of crisping

💡Don't flip thin tilapia — it's too delicate and will break apart

💡145°F internal temp is the standard for fish — flaking easily is the visual cue

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