How to Cook Lemon Butter Tilapia in the Oven
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
93 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook Lemon Butter Tilapia in the Oven
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Cooking lemon butter tilapia in the oven requires little preparation and results in the most delicious buttery and flavorful dinner.
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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
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly drizzle with olive oil a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add melted butter, lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- 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.
- Drizzle with the lemon butter mixture, top with capers and lemon slices.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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