Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

Name: Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

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.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerOvenPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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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

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
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.
4

Place 4 patted dry tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
5

If using, scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional) and 1 tbsp drained capers (optional) around the fish.
6

Top with the thin lemon slices from the remaining half lemon.
7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
8

Garnish with the reserved parsley and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia at?

For Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 7.

What can I use instead of capers in Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia?

The entry for Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia calls for 1 tbsp capers (optional), drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the tilapia in Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia uses 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry.

Is Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia low-carb?

A serving of Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia contain fish?

Yes: 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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