This simple Baked Tilapia Recipe is a vibrant, one-pan wonder that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The combination of juicy roasted tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic garlic creates a bright, savory sauce that perfectly complements the mild, flaky fish. After testing various methods, I’ve found this approach yields the most flavorful and moist tilapia, making it a reliable weeknight favorite.

Mediterranean Style Baked Tilapia

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, (halved)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped)
½ tablespoon dried oregano
1 cup Green Olives, (pitted and chopped)
4 Tilapia Fillets, (fresh or frozen (If frozen, thaw before cooking))
⅓ cup crumbled Feta Cheese, (optional)
chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400˚F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and stir occasionally. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until juicy and tender.
Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute or until fragrant.

Remove from heat. Add the oregano and chopped olives; mix to combine.
Transfer the tomato mixture to the baking dish. Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Season the Tilapia with salt and pepper and arrange the fillets over the tomatoes in one single layer. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with feta cheese, garnish with parsley, and serve.

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Mediterranean Style Baked Tilapia Recipe