For people who want to eat fish but dislike a fishy taste, a lemon-Swiss tilapia bake provides a mild, 35-minute dinner. The recipe layers tilapia fillets with fresh lemon juice, Swiss cheese, tomato slices, and dried oregano, then bakes the dish at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
The source describes the combination as having a mix of flavors and textures that even a self-described non-fish-eating husband enjoys. The recipe yields four servings and lists a total time of 35 minutes, including 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
Ingredients and Assembly
The ingredient list calls for 1 pound of tilapia fillets, 2 large lemons, a pinch of steak seasoning, 4 slices of Swiss cheese, 2 large sliced tomatoes, and a pinch of dried oregano. The fish is placed in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, and the lemons are sliced in half and squeezed over the fillets, turning them to coat thoroughly. Steak seasoning is sprinkled on both sides to taste.
Swiss cheese slices are laid over the fillets so they are covered, followed by tomato slices and a sprinkle of dried oregano. The dish bakes until the fish flakes easily with a fork, according to the source.
Nutrition Per Serving
Each serving contains 250 calories, 10 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbohydrates, and 32 grams of protein, based on the nutrition facts provided with the recipe. The source does not specify sodium, fiber, or sugar content, and those details remain unavailable.
The recipe is attributed to an original home-cooking source, and the claim about its appeal to a non-fish eater is a personal anecdote rather than a tested result. Readers looking for a mild fish preparation can use the stated times and temperatures as a starting point.
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