Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia (Recipe for Printing)
Tilapia fillets baked in garlic butter sauce with lemon, herbs, and light spice for added flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 -
4 tilapia fillets
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
→ Butter Mixture
05 -
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon slices
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. If desired, add a pinch of paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
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Place seasoned fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
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Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
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Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes and chopped parsley over the baked fish. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
For enhanced flavor, marinate the tilapia in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes prior to baking.
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Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your preferred level of heat.