Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with Hudson's Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce. This dish features tender and flaky tilapia fillets baked to perfection and served with a tangy and creamy dill sauce. The dill sauce adds a refreshing touch to the mild flavor of the tilapia, making it a delightful choice for a family dinner or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a baking dish and arrange lemon slices on top.
- Drizzle the fillets with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
- While the tilapia is baking, prepare the dill sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Once the tilapia is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the baked tilapia with the dill sauce on the side or drizzled over the fillets.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.
- Enjoy your flavorful and healthy Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce!
Interesting Facts
Tilapia is a versatile and mild-flavored fish that is widely available throughout the United States.
Dill is an herb commonly used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisines, adding a fresh and herbal flavor to dishes.
Baking tilapia is a healthy cooking method that retains the moisture and flavor of the fish.