Here’s a foolproof recipe for enjoying fresh tilapia fillets.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Simple Baked Tilapia.
1. Info for Simple Baked Tilapia
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 281.88 kcal
2. Ingredients for Simple Baked Tilapia
- 1 lb. fresh tilapia (3-4 fillets)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. butter (softened)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, optional)
- lemon
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with the salt and pepper and arrange on the baking sheet. Drop softened butter by 1/4-inch pieces over the fillets and sprinkle evenly with the minced garlic, if using.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the tilapia on middle rack of oven until it is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 7-9 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that tilapia is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Serve
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and serve immediately.
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