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Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia Recipe

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This Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender tilapia fillets baked to perfection with a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh lemon zest. It’s an easy, healthy meal ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.

Ingredients

Tilapia and Seasoning

  • 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more, to taste)
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a 9×13 inch baking dish or coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Set this flavorful mixture aside.
  3. Season Fish: Season the tilapia fillets generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Arrange the fillets evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Add Lemon Butter: Drizzle the prepared lemon butter sauce evenly over all the tilapia fillets, ensuring each piece is well coated with the mixture.
  5. Bake Tilapia: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven and immediately garnish the baked tilapia with chopped fresh parsley for color and added freshness. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Tilapia fillets are lean and cook quickly; avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
  • You can increase the lemon juice if you prefer a more pronounced tangy flavor.
  • For added zest, consider adding a few lemon slices on top before baking.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
  • Fresh parsley enhances both flavor and presentation but can be omitted if unavailable.

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