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Easy Baked Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Butter

A quick, healthy, and delicious baked tilapia recipe flavored with lemon, garlic, and melted butter for a bright and savory dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tilapia and Sauce
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place tilapia fillets on a lined baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice; pour over the tilapia.
  4. Top fish with lemon slices.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning. Serve immediately for best texture.