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ready to cook tilapia with lemons

Oven Baked Tilapia

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia filets
  • non stick cooking spray
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • fresh herbs (such as parsley), to garnish
  • fresh lemon juice (for serving)

Method
 

  1. To begin, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place filets on top
  3. Place pats of butter evenly across the filets, then season with salt and pepper to taste
  4. Next, sprinkle garlic powder and paprika evenly over the top
  5. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes until the fish is flaky. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Using a fish spatula, carefully transfer the filets to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!

Notes

*Photo by wuestenigel is marked with CC BY 2.0