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Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Tender tilapia fillets baked with garlic, butter, and fresh lemon, perfect for a healthy and quick seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish & Flavorings
  • 4 tilapia fillets 6 oz each
  • 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • optional lemon zest for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat tilapia fillets dry and place on prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush garlic butter mixture over each fillet and place lemon slices on top.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and optional lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking to keep fillets moist. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.