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Mediterranean Style Baked Tilapia
4
45 mins
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
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2 pints (about 4 cups) grape tomatoes, halved
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Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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½ tablespoon dried oregano
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1 cup STAR Lemon Stuffed Green Olives, chopped
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4 (16 ounces) tilapia fillets, fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw before cooking)
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⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350F.
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2.
Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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3.
Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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4.
Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper, and stirring occasionally, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
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5.
Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute, or until fragrant.
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6.
Remove from heat.
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7.
Add oregano and chopped olives; mix to combine.
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8.
Transfer tomato mixture to previously prepared baking dish. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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9.
Season tilapia with salt and fresh ground pepper. Arrange Tilapia over tomatoes, in one single layer. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
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10.
Bake, uncovered, for 22 to 25 minutes, or until fish is completely done.
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11.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with parsley.
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12.
Serve.
