Q&A for How to Cook Tilapia in the Oven

Protein 21g; Fat 0g; Carbs 0g; Tilapia is great for getting needed protein.

Vegetables and rice.

You should bake it until it is flaky and the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees. The time is dependent on the thickness, but probably around 15-20 minutes or so.

Meat is mostly considered to come from mammals, so depending on who you're asking, it's not a meat.

Coat the fish in melted butter. Generously apply your seasoning. Cook it hot and fast in a buttered skillet, so the hot butter in the pan "blackens" the seasonings on the fish.

Yes, but make sure to eat it the next day. Fish does not stay good long in the fridge.

You don't have to use the juice if you don't want to, but it does keep the fish more tender. If you want to keep it tender without the juice, you can also use a little bit of vinegar.

Tilapia is best cooked on the center rack of your oven at a temperature of 425 °F (218 °C). Preheat your oven so it's ready to go when you put the tilapia inside of it. Place your pan on the center rack so it cooks evenly and set a timer for 10 minutes. Check to see if the fish is white and flaky. If it isn't, bake it for another 2 minutes and check it again. To be extra cautious, use a meat thermometer to make sure your tilapia cooks until it has an internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C).

Tilapia is a delicate fish that can quickly turn tough and rubbery if it's overcooked. On the other hand, if it's undercooked, you could potentially get sick from foodborne bacteria. To make sure it's done, use a fork to check if the fish is white and flaky. If it is, then you're good to go. If you want to be absolutely sure the fish is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. If it's at least 145 °F (63 °C), it's good to go!

Most fish, like tilapia and salmon, cook pretty quickly in an oven. A safe temperature to go with is 425 °F (218 °C). Place the fish on a pan and slide the pan into the oven on the center rack so it cooks evenly. Set a timer for 10 minutes and use a fork to check to see that the fish is fully cooked and flaky. If it's still raw, stick it back into the oven for another 2 minutes and then check it again. Keep an eye on it, because fish can easily overcook and take on a chewy, rubbery texture.