A flavorful baked tilapia fillet with a refreshing cilantro sauce!
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In a mixing bowl combine the canola oil, lemon seasoning, cayenne pepper powder, Spanish paprika, garlic powder, and calamansi juice.
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Rub mixture all over the tilapia fillets
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Transfer the fillets to a parchment-lined sheet tray.
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Bake at a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 10-12 minutes.
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Blend all the ingredients for the cilantro crema. Set it aside.
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Prepare the garnish. In a bowl add the cilantro leaves and red onions then drizzle in some olive oil, calamansi juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.
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When the fish is done remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle the cilantro crema on the side and top with the garnish. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Directions
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-0-43-screenshot-510x286.png)
In a mixing bowl combine the canola oil, lemon seasoning, cayenne pepper powder, Spanish paprika, garlic powder, and calamansi juice.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-0-59-screenshot-510x286.png)
Rub mixture all over the tilapia fillets
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-1-6-screenshot-510x286.png)
Transfer the fillets to a parchment-lined sheet tray.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-1-15-screenshot-510x286.png)
Bake at a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 10-12 minutes.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-1-38-screenshot-510x286.png)
Blend all the ingredients for the cilantro crema. Set it aside.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-1-59-screenshot-510x286.png)
Prepare the garnish. In a bowl add the cilantro leaves and red onions then drizzle in some olive oil, calamansi juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.
![](https://www.bitesized.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tilapia-Cilantro-Crema-01052023-2-29-screenshot-510x286.png)
When the fish is done remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle the cilantro crema on the side and top with the garnish. Serve immediately.
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