I’ve been really into fish lately, and I definitely have a thing for whole fish. This recipe is simply, tasty, and basically requires no prep!
Ingredients
- 1 whole tilapia (or 2 if you’re really hungry)
- 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoon of crushed pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (If you don’t have this, you can substitute with oregano, thyme, and dried basil)
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried dill
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon/lime juice
- water as needed
Tips
- The amount of seasoning for each spice can be adjusted according to your taste. For example, if you love spicy food, feel free to add more crushed red peppers.
- The rule of thumb is try to cover the whole fish with spices. This helps create a “crust” that will prevent the fish from sticking.
Directions
- Pat dry the fish and put it in a plate.
- Drizzle half of the olive oil on the fish and flip the fish once or twice to ensure the whole fish is covered.
- Sprinkle both sides with salt, crushed pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, paprika and dried dill.
- Pour half of the lemon/lime juice into the crevice of the fish
- Heat up the rest of the olive oil in a pan.
- Carefully place the whole fish into the pan and cook on medium fire for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the fish.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and the rest of the lemon/lime juice into the pan.
- Cover the pan with the lid and cook for about 10 minutes, depending on how big your fish is.
- Uncover the lid and sprinkle on additional spices to bring out the flavor a little bit.
- Ready to serve!
