Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia: All Under Just 30 Minutes!

Lemon Garlic Tilapia is a saviour for your last-minute dinner plans. It is a perfect amalgamation of buttery texture and lemony essence, which takes you on a new flavourful ride. You can either grill it, bake it or smoke it and it assures a delicious treat. So, count yourself in on this tangy ride, because we’ve got the perfect lemon garlic tilapia recipe for you.

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Baked Lemon Garlic Tilapia: All Under Just 30 Minutes!

Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• Ground Pepper for taste
• 5 tbsp butter melted
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• ¼ tsp red chilli flakes
• 3 tbsp lemon juice and zest
• Parsley finely chopped

Course Appetizer Cuisine Indian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 tilapia fillets Ground Pepper for taste 5 tbsp butter melted 2 garlic cloves chopped ¼ tsp red chilli flakes 3 tbsp lemon juice and zest Parsley finely chopped

Instructions

1. Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then, grease the baking dish with oil or lay small baking sheet over it.
2. Rinse the tilapia fillets under water and pat them dry with a tissue paper. Once they are dry, season them with salt and pepper, and place them over the baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, add melted butter, chopped garlic cloves, red chilli flakes, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Give this mix a good stir and pour it over the fillets.
4. Bake the tilapia fillets for 15 to 20 minutes until they become tender. Garnish the dish with the lemon zest and serve it with a side salad.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip If you need that extra-tangy flavour, use lime juice instead of lemon zest. Share your version Got a better way to make Lemon Garlic Tilapia? We would love to hear it. Share your recipe with us! Frequently Asked Questions Can I grill the tilapia fillets? Yes, you can grill the tilapia fillets. How do I know when the fish is cooked? Insert a fork in the thickest part of the fish and twist it. If the fish flakes easily, it means the fish is perfectly cooked.