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Creamy Tilapia Recipe with Spinach and Garlic

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This 17-minute creamy lemon garlic tilapia is zesty, flaky, and delicious. A perfect quick dinner for any busy weeknight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Meyer lemon sliced
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme in a baking dish.
  3. Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl and pour the mixture over the fish.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Top with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 390mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Citrus Choice: I specifically use Meyer lemons because their floral sweetness balances the garlic, but if you only have standard lemons, just use a touch less juice to keep the acidity from overpowering the delicate fish