Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
Light and flaky tilapia fillets baked with a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. This simple, elegant dish comes together in minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy, flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lemon, half juiced, half sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional), halved
- 1 tbsp capers (optional), drained
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2
Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
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3
In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, juice from half of the 2 half juiced, half sliced thinly lemon, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (reserving some for garnish), 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
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4
Place 4 patted dry tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
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5
If using, scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional) and 1 tbsp drained capers (optional) around the fish.
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6
Top with the thin lemon slices from the remaining half lemon.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
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Garnish with the reserved parsley and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges if desired.