Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

Making Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes Ahead

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a covered dish.

Making Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Toss the tomatoes, onion, garlic, half the oil, the oregano and half the salt in a baking dish and roast for 8 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst.

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2. Season the tilapia with the remaining salt and the pepper and lay it on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining oil and the lemon juice.

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3. Bake for 10 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Scatter with the basil and spoon the tomatoes over the fish.

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Worth Knowing

• Check the fish at 8 minutes; thin fillets can be done early.
• If the tomatoes are very watery, drain off a little of the juice before serving.
• Choose a dish that holds the fillets in a single layer.

Serving Ideas

Steamed green beans · Cauliflower rice · A green salad

If You're Missing Something

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes FAQ

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.