lemon dill baked tilapia

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on May 31, 2022

This amazing Lemon Dill Baked Tilapia Recipe takes mere minutes to prep, is loaded with delicious flavors from creamy butter, garlic, lemon, and dill, and bakes up perfect every time. This tasty healthy recipe is a real favorite of ours.

prep time 4 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 20–24 ounces tilapia fillets
  • lemon slices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped italian parsley
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

How To Make lemon dill baked tilapia

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Dry the fish filets will with paper towels.
  • Step 2
    Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill.
  • Step 3
    Dry the fish filets well with paper towels. Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet or baking pan. Brush with the butter mixture. Add fresh-cut lemon slices to the baking sheet.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily at its thickest part with a fork. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and if desired a little bit of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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