How to Cook Baked Tilapia With Lemon Butter

Lemon and butter are staples when it comes to fresh-tasting seafood dishes, and pair well with the clean, delicate taste of tilapia. Follow these recipes to learn how to make this healthy yet delicious meal!

Ingredients

Baked Tilapia with Capers

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons capers

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Pepper to taste

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Baked Tilapia with Capers

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    Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius. This will save you time while preparing the fish.
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    Coat the baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray. This will prevent the fish from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Alternatively, coat the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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    Rinse the fillets under cold water and then place them in the baking dish. Spread out the fillets so that they are not touching one another.
    • Be sure to pat the fillets dry with a paper towel or clean dish towel.
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    Combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the fish. Use a basting brush if you have one.
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    Sprinkle capers and oregano over the fish. Add salt and pepper if desired.
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    Cook the fish, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Fish should be white in color (no longer pink) and flaky when pulled apart with a fork.
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    Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro or lemon slices if desired.

Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Lemon Garlic Tilapia

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    Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius. This will save time while cooking.
    • If you don't pre-heat the oven, add 5-10 minutes to the suggested baking time.
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    Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. If you don't have cooking spray, then cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
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    Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel, and place them side-by-side on the baking dish.
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    Combine lemon juice and butter in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the fillets using a basting brush if you have one.
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    Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper. Add additional seasonings if desired.
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    Bake the fish, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. The fish should be white and flaky when pulled apart with a fork.
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    Serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices or parsley if desired.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Which method is healthier: baked or pan cooked tilapia?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Baked tilapia is healthier for you, but pan cooked is another great alternative.

Things You'll Need

  • Baking dish
  • Non-stick cooking spray or aluminum foil
  • Basting brush (optional)

Warnings

  • Use an oven mitt when removing the baking dish from the oven, and don't forget to turn the oven off when you are finished cooking.
    Thanks!

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References

  1. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Baked-Tilapia
  2. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-garlic-tilapia/

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