Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia: The Easy Seafood Delight You Love
Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia offers a quick, family-friendly seafood solution with zesty flavors.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Microplane
Ingredients
For the Tilapia
- 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh, firm fillets yield the best flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal preference
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground gives the best zest
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh thyme recommended for stronger aroma
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh will make your dish pop
For the Flavors
- 4 tablespoons Butter Opt for unsalted for better control over seasoning
- 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced delivers the best results
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always use freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest A microplane is ideal for zesting
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional; adjust to spice preference
For the Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness
- 2 slices Lemon Slices Perfect for presentation
Instructions
How to Make Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's hot for baking.
- Season the fresh tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano in a baking dish.
- Mix the melted butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Pour the buttery mixture evenly over the seasoned tilapia fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes for an additional comforting side dish.