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Ingredients
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- 4 (6-oz) tilapia fillets
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon
- lemon slices, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in minced garlic, ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest, and all the lemon juice.
- Lay the seasoned fish in the baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over it.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until it flakes easily and appears opaque.
- Serve hot with lemon slices, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Ensure the tilapia is patted dry for better seasoning adherence.
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste.
Add additional lemon slices on top of the fish for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg