Delicious Baked Tilapia with Garlic Lemon Butter Bliss

Experience the flavorful Baked Tilapia, infused with garlic and lemon butter—an easy and satisfying dish for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 304

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or frozen; thaw if using frozen.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances natural flavor.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.

For the Garlic Lemon Butter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free.
3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
1 whole Lemon Zest and juice needed.

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
Microwave or Stovetop
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your baking dish lightly.
Arrange tilapia in the prepared dish. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add lemon zest and juice.
Pour the garlic lemon butter over the tilapia fillets. Optional: add lemon slices on top.
Bake for 10-20 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Check at 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with veggies or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 490mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for safety. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Consider marinating the tilapia beforehand for added taste.

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