Lemon Garlic Tilapia

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This is a delicious and healthy tilapia recipe that takes no time at all to make. You can bake it or even grill it. Tastes great either way!

Submitted by Eireann
Updated on November 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 4 tilapia fillets

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

  • 1 dash pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.

    Tilapia drying on paper towels.

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  3. Place fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.

    Lemon juice and butter poured over fillets.

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    Fillets topped with garlic, parsley and pepper.

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

    looking down at a baking sheet of lemon garlic tilapia with lemon slices on top

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
4g Fat
1g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 492mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.