Baked Tilapia with Lemon

This white flaky fish pairs perfectly with bright lemon and herbs and is a great source of protein.

Ingredients

• 4 Tilapia fillets (4-6oz each)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• cooking spray

Makes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and lay tilapia fillets in the baking dish.
3. In a small dish combine garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Lay 1-2 lemon slices on each fillet and sprinkle seasoning mixture on top of fish fillets (you may have leftover seasoning mixture)
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes until fish is white and flaky and no longer opaque.
6. Serve hot with steamed broccoli and wild rice.

Note: You may use any mild white fish for this recipe.
*Wild rice or brown rice has about 15 grams of carbohydrate per 1/3 cup.