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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
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

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)

Instructions
 

  • To begin, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and place filets on top
  • Place pats of butter evenly across the filets, then season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Next, sprinkle garlic powder and paprika evenly over the top
  • 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
  • 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