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Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

A savory and flaky baked tilapia dish with a buttery lemon sauce that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces tilapia fillets
  • 4 tablespoons butter Melted
  • 2 pieces lemons One juiced and one sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a suitable baking dish, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic and the juice of one lemon.
  3. Coat tilapia fillets evenly in the buttery mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lay lemon slices on top of the fish.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.