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Juicy Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia Recipe in 15 Minutes

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This easy baked lemon garlic tilapia recipe is flaky, zesty, and ready in minutes. The perfect healthy dinner for any busy weeknight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch/Dinner, Recipes
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets about 5.3–6.3 oz (150–180g) each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
  • Meyer lemon slices for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Notes

Lemon Choice: I love the subtle sweetness of Meyer lemons for this dish, but if you only have standard lemons on hand, just add a tiny pinch of sugar to the butter sauce to mimic