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Tilapia fish has a sweet, mild taste with lean flesh and a medium-firm, flaky texture. Raw flesh is white or pinkish-white sometimes with a darker muscle layer on the skin side of the fillets. The flesh cooks up to a white colour.
Check out this delicious recipe from: diethood.com
GARLIC BUTTER OVEN BAKED TILAPIA
Need a fresh, tasty dinner that comes together real fast? Then you’ll love this easy recipe. Seasoned with a classic blend of lemon, garlic, melted butter, and paprika, this simple dinner really hits the spot!
And, it’s all done in just 20 minutes!!
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Tilapia Fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds, for garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season tilapia with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano; arrange fish in a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; pour over tilapia.
- Bake tilapia for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes and is fork-tender.
- Garnish with pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon slices. Serve.