Delicious Simple Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Garlic Recipe

A quick and delightful Simple Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Garlic Recipe, perfect for a light dinner in under 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 tablespoons Butter Or olive oil for a lighter option.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
½ teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used as an alternative.
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika or cayenne can serve as substitutes.
Fresh Tilapia Fillets Fresh, thawed for best texture.

For the Flavoring

2 tablespoons Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as a substitute.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest amplifies flavor.

For Garnish

Fresh Parsley For garnish, can swap for cilantro.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
mixing bowl
Spatula
Parchment paper

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth.
Season thawed tilapia fillets in the baking dish with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
Pour the garlic-lemon butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
Bake the tilapia for 10-12 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and has an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C).
Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a browned top, keeping an eye to prevent burning.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect if served with lemon wedges, a light salad, or fluffy rice for a balanced meal.

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