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Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia: The Easy Seafood Delight You Love

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
Enjoy a quick and flavorful baked tilapia dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 4 fillets Tilapia (Fresh, firm fillets yield the best flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to personal preference)
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper (Freshly ground gives the best zest)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme (Fresh thyme recommended for stronger aroma)
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano (Fresh will make your dish pop)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter (Opt for unsalted for better control over seasoning)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced delivers the best results)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Always use freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (A microplane is ideal for zesting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional; adjust to spice preference)
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (Chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness)
  • 2 slices Lemon Slices (Perfect for presentation)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes; season the tilapia fillets.
  • Melt butter and combine with minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Place fillets in a baking dish, drizzle with lemon garlic butter, and top with parsley and lemon slices.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the fillets with the seasoning mixture for 15 minutes before baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Tilapia