Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Lemon Garlic Tilapia
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    7.0K

Delicate tilapia fillets, infused with bright lemon and fragrant garlic, offer a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal that's ready in a flash. Whether baked to flaky perfection or kissed by the flames of a grill, this dish is sure to delight.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    93 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Rinse tilapia fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. This ensures a better sear if grilling or even baking. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Arrange the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Evenly pour the fresh lemon juice over the fillets, followed by a drizzle of melted butter. Sprinkle with minced garlic, dried parsley, and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when gently prodded with a fork, approximately 20-25 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. (20-25 minutes)

For enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of smoked paprika.
If grilling, lightly oil the grill grates and cook the tilapia over medium heat for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Fresh parsley can be substituted for dried, using about 1 tablespoon minced.
Serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a simple salad.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 2.3K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Bianka Marquardt

    Next time, I will try it on the grill as suggested.

  • Jamir Ortiz

    My kids are usually picky about fish, but they loved this recipe!

  • Jeanne Oconner

    I added a little bit of white wine to the lemon juice mixture, it came out delicious!

  • Rosamond Hane

    This recipe was so easy to follow and the tilapia was perfectly cooked!

  • Lupe Cartwrightmorissette

    I had no parsley so I used dill and it was just amazing

  • Dexter Bayer

    The red pepper flakes gave it just the right amount of kick. Will definitely make again!

  • Ned Heidenreich

    The fish was very flavorful and moist, will be using it again

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