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Close-up of two golden-brown Lemon Garlic Tilapia fillets swimming in a rich, buttery sauce with visible minced garlic and herbs.

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

This recipe provides instructions for baking tilapia fillets seasoned with lemon, garlic, paprika, thyme, and oregano.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 279
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds, for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the tilapia with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Arrange the fish in a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture over the tilapia.
  3. Bake the tilapia for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and is fork-tender.
  4. Garnish with red pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate provided as courtesy. Values may vary based on the ingredients and tools you use. Use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.

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