OVEN BAKED or AIR FRYER PESTO TILAPIA
You need 4 ingredients, salt, pepper, and about 20 minutes to make this pesto tilapia.
Tilapia is an inexpensive, firm white fish with a very mild taste—good even for non–fish eaters. I buy individually vacuum‑sealed frozen fillets (Costco); thaw in cold water for about 15 minutes.
Taste and Texture: Features a sweet, mild flavor with a flaky texture that fits well in white fish recipes.
Nutritional Value: A single cooked 87-gram fillet contains about 111 calories and 22.8 grams of lean protein.
Vitamins and Minerals: Rich in selenium, vitamin B12, niacin, and potassium.
Tilapia Filets
Make an easy 15-minute Baked Talipia Pesto by coating fillets with a generous layer of basil pesto before baking at 400°F.
What’s In It
4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
⅓ cup basil pesto
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving Instructions
Heat the oven to 400°F -air fryer 375°F
Pat the fish dry with paper towels and place them in a lightly oiled baking dish.
Season both sides of the fish lightly with salt and pepper.
Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of pesto evenly over the top of each fillet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges
The Fish in the Package (CostCo)
