Herb-Crusted Tilapia with Quinoa Salad
Crispy herb-crusted tilapia served with a fresh quinoa salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ medium red onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Mix parsley, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Brush tilapia with olive oil and coat with herb mixture.
- 4
Place fillets on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- 7
Mix quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Serve tilapia with quinoa salad.
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