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Baked Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Sauce

spicylemongarlicbakedtilapiaThis easy Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia takes all of 5 minute of preparation time before you pop it in the oven. Pair it with sautéed vegetables and steamed rice for a hearty meal. Here is a step by step and video recipe of how to make Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia.

4-6 Tilapia Fillets
1 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. garlic, minced
½ tsp. red chilli powder
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 lemon, cut into thin slices
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Wash the Tilapia fillets and pat them dry. Arrange the fillets in a baking tray.

Mix lemon juice, butter, garlic, red chilli powder, salt and black pepper in a bowl.

Pour this mixture over the tilapia. Arrange lemon slices in between the fillets.

Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Makes 2 servings.

Cook's Notes:

  • You can increase the amount of lemon juice if you like it even more tangy.
  • Do not overcook the fish otherwise it will become dry.
  • Use the residual liquid to pour over the fish fillet once you have served it on the plate.
  • Serve this dish as an appetizer or with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables as main course.