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Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia Recipe

This light and flavorful Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia recipe is a weight-watcher's dream! A classic combination of butter, lemon, and fresh parsley creates a bright and zesty sauce that perfectly complements the flaky tilapia. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is a weeknight winner!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 201.7 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia

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How to Make Baked Garlic Lemon Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and remove from heat.
  5. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  6. Place 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each) in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Pour the lemon-garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia.
  8. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

17g

Carbs

0g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Very Low Carbs Main Dish Seafood Easy Fish Dietary Low Sodium Low Calorie High Protein Low Carb High In Something Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less