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Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia Recipe

This Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia is a quick, flavorful dish that impresses! Perfectly flaky fish in a buttery lemon sauce!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia:
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes For a pinch of heat
  • 2 Lemons For juice and slices as garnish
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or Spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the baking dish by lightly greasing it.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  4. Step 4: Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Pour the lemon butter sauce over the tilapia and squeeze juice from one lemon over the fish. Slice the other lemon and place on top.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze cooked tilapia wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw frozen tilapia in the refrigerator before reheating.