I love springtime when all the green turns greener…I got a few containers of different herbs a couple of weeks ago. Now I am so happy for being able to just go to the patio and cut some fresh herbs as I need. Love the smell of fresh basil…so here is what I did with my first cut of basil. This is really easy, simple and fast…and amazingly healthy.
Ingredients:
2 fillets of Tilapia
1 teaspoon of paprika
Salt to taste
1 tablespoons of fresh basil chopped
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Preparation:
Coat a oven safe dish with olive oil, gently place the filet of Tilapia and sprinkle with salt, paprika and top with basil. Place in a oven for approximately 15-20 minutes at 375F. Serve hot.
Did you know that tilapia is the third most important fish in the aquafarming? Aquafarming is a name given to a process of fish culture under control conditions. Interestingly tilapias have low levels of mercury due to its quick growth, short life, and a vegetarian diet.
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Tilapia sounds excellent with paprika and fresh basil! Very nice for summer!
What a lovely, interesting & healthy fish dish!
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I love the smell of fresh basil… I will be growing some this summer too! The dish looks really good, YUM.
I usually don’t really like tilapia because it’s kinda bland, but the basil would really add a nice refrshing flavor!
I was just wondering this weekend what else I could do with basil besides pesto. This looks great!
This dish looks absolutely refreshing and delicious! I love fish dishes like this one, so simple too!
Delicious and fresh recipe, highlighting the season’s best!
Thanks!
I have lots of basil right now, and this looks like a great way to use some!
I bet tofu would be delicious given this same treatment, too.
Love tilapia, specialy whole ones
This looks great with fresh basil! It is nice to have it right at hand in your backyard.
yum~I love fish and tilapia is delicious! Looks delicious!
This dish looks delicious and sounds fantastic. I love that it is so easy to prepare!
what a wonderful use of fresh herbs! i’m not a fish fan, but everyone keeps telling me that i need to try tilapia, as it’s particularly mild and non-fishy. perhaps your creation here is the final push i need.
A scrumptious combo! I love tilapia!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow, now that’s easy!!!
Cool and Refreshing meal Great for Summertime!
thanks for sharing your recipe:)
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What a fantastic combination, Gosh it looks so darn DELISH.
Never tried tilapia with basil-looks great!!
Thanks for the recipe- it looks simple and delicious! I eat fish constantly and I’m a fan of Tilapia, so a new way of preparing it is always welcome!!!
Can u see me going green? My basils are almost dead:-(.. we eat tilapia few times a week, kids love it. never thought of doing it with basil! lovely idea.
I like Tilapia a lot. This is a really fresh preparation and looks delectable.
–Marc
healthy and delicious!! yumyum..
mmm love the fresh basil on the top of this dish! Just perfect
Thanks for your info on Tilapia, I had no idea of it, learn sth : )
That’s an interesting fact about talapia and one I didn’t know. Your dish looks fabulous and I love basil with anything. Very healthy.
Sam
What a wonderful and healthy meal this is!
Genius idea. It seems so flavorful with the basil, yet still healthy. Talapia can be sometimes very bland and you really infused it with a lot of flavors.
This is a great healthy dish! Fresh fragrant basil and paprika is simple but full of yummy flavor. I eat fish frequently so this will be a nice recipe to try!
I love tilapia — what an elegant, simple and delicious way to prepare it. Perfect!
Tilapia is one of my hubby s favorite fish. this recipe is very interesting with nice basil aroma yum yum.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Rosa
That fresh basil looks great on this fish!
basil + tilapia + creativity = a delicious and simple dish ….nice job!
Hi! I have just found out your blog, and I love this recipe with fish, perfect for summer!
Looks very fresh and tasty.
LL
I love basil. It’s my favourite herb. Your fish is goregous.
Oh my gosh, your basil looks wonderful.
Yum, this fish looks simple and delish
I always buy tilapia, I’ll have to try it this way! looks delicious!!
This is a simple and delicious meal! I love tilapia but usually get mine frozen; fortunately, basil grows so well in my garden – it’s my favorite herb!
Wow, such simple ingredients, yet I can imagine how tasty this must’ve been!
YAY, I’m getting some tilapia brought to me by a frind tomorrow to test a dish, and she said there’s a lot of it, so now I know what to do with the extra! Looks delicious and divine! I can’t wait!
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Since I just bought some tilapia and I had lots of fresh basil in the garden, I googled “basil tilapia.” I decided to try your recipe and another one that included an oil based marinade, and we enjoyed your recipe better. AND it’s healthier. Nice.