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How to Cook Tilapia in the Oven
Cooking tilapia in the oven is the most effortless and easy way to do it. Made with lemon, butter, garlic, and capers, this is a great and quick dish to put together for the whole family to enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4-5 (6oz each) tilapia fillets fresh or thawed
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sliced lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Lightly drizzle with olive oil a 9×13 baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, add melted butter, lemon juice, and zest, minced garlic, pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
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Wash the fish fillets, pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Arrange them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish slightly overlapping.
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Drizzle with the lemon butter mixture, top with capers and lemon slices.
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Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Tilapia in the Oven
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 171mg7%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg3%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.