Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia is a quick, light, and flavorful baked tilapia recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is cooked in a simple lemon garlic butter sauce until tender, flaky, and full of fresh flavor.

Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia

I like this recipe because it is so easy to make, takes very little prep time, and still tastes delicious.

I find that minced garlic, melted butter, and fresh lemon juice make a simple yet super delicious sauce that adds so much flavor to tilapia. I also like adding a little paprika for extra color and flavor.

What's in This Recipe?

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

• Tilapia Fillets: I use fresh tilapia fillets, but frozen tilapia fillets also work well. Just make sure to defrost them before using.
• Fresh Lemon Juice. I love using fresh lemon juice because it helps reduce the fishy taste and smell of this dish.
• Butter. Melted butter keeps the tilapia moist.
• Garlic. I use fresh garlic to enhance the flavor and aroma of this dish.
• Seasonings: I use paprika, salt and black pepper.
• Parsley. Garnish with fresh parsley.

How To Make Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Garlic

One: Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.

Two: To make the garlic butter marinade: In a small bowl, mix together garlic, paprika, lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and black pepper and set aside.

Three: Rinse the tilapia fillets well and pat them dry using a paper towel. Arrange them in a single layer on a 20x30 cm baking sheet.

Four: Now, pour the marinade over the Tilapia fillets and then top them with lemon slices.

Five: Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes; garnish with chopped parsley and some red pepper flakes (optional), and serve.

Tip: Tilapia cooks very quickly, so I highly recommend checking it early to make sure it’s not overbaked.

Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container and reheat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. I don't recommend freezing it, though, as it affects its texture badly.

Customizations

• Do you love spicy dishes? Then garnish this with red pepper flakes alongside the parsley.
• If you want this dish to be cheesy, you may add grated parmesan cheese to the marinade mixture.
• You may add some fresh herbs, such as fresh basil or cilantro.

More Seafood Recipes

• Thai Fish Patties
• Cajun Fish Fry
• Garlic Prawns
• Baked Honey Glazed Salmon
• Salmon Pasta Without Cream

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