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Easy Baked Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Butter

A tender, flaky baked tilapia dish infused with zesty lemon and rich garlic butter. Ready in minutes and perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Tilapia
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and sliced
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place tilapia fillets in a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. Combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour mixture over tilapia and top with lemon slices.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add lemon zest or red pepper flakes.