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Easy Baked Tilapia with Garlic Butter and Meyer Lemon

A quick and healthy dinner featuring tender tilapia fillets baked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a California twist using Meyer lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets tilapia fillets
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest
  • 1 Meyer lemon sliced for garnish
  • red pepper flakes for garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Arrange them in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Meyer lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture evenly over the seasoned tilapia fillets.
  3. Bake the tilapia for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  4. Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a milder flavor, reduce the red pepper flakes or omit them entirely. You can substitute regular lemons if Meyer lemons are unavailable. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in the oven. Avoid overbaking to keep the fish moist and flaky. Serve with steamed rice or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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