Baked Tilapia with Vegetables

Method

• Step-by-step Method for Baked Tilapia with Vegetables
• Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Lightly pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and sliced yellow squash evenly on a large baking tray or shallow roasting pan.
• In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until well mixed.
• Drizzle half of the seasoned olive oil mixture evenly over the prepared vegetables and toss gently to coat.
• Make space in the centre of the vegetables and lay the tilapia fillets on the baking tray.
• Brush the remaining olive oil seasoning mixture evenly over the top of the tilapia fillets.
• Sprinkle the fillets with the fresh chopped parsley.
• Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
• Remove the tray from the oven and rest for 2 minutes before serving.
• Plate each serving with a tilapia fillet and a generous portion of roasted vegetables.
• Spoon any pan juices over the fish for extra flavour.
• Garnish with a light sprinkle of additional fresh parsley, if desired.
• Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges on the side for brightness.