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How to Cook Lemon Butter Tilapia in the Oven

Cooking lemon butter tilapia in the oven requires little preparation and results in the most delicious buttery and flavorful dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Lightly drizzle with olive oil a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Add melted butter, lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. Drizzle with the lemon butter mixture, top with capers and lemon slices.
  6. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.