Delicious and Healthy Tilapia with a Mediterranean Twist

This Tilapia with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Corn recipe is a delicious and healthy dish with a Mediterranean twist. The juicy and flaky tilapia is topped with a medley of flavors from fresh tomatoes, tangy black olives, and sweet corn. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this flavorful dish with a side of rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the seasoned tilapia fillets and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. While the tilapia is baking, prepare the tomato and olive topping.
7. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
8. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
9. Add the cherry tomatoes, black olives, and corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are slightly softened and the corn is heated through.
10. Season the tomato and olive topping with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Remove the tilapia from the oven and spoon the tomato and olive topping over the fillets.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
13. Serve the Tilapia with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Corn hot with your choice of side dish.

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