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Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia

Enjoy this Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia, a quick and flavorful dish that impresses with its rich garlic butter sauce and zesty lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets tilapia
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Microwave or stovetop

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave or stovetop; mix in minced garlic and half of the lemon juice.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the fillets, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Top each fillet with lemon slices for added flavor.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize the fish with different herbs or substitute with other white fish like salmon. Ideal for special occasions or quick weeknight meals.

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