This Baked Tilapia is a simple and delicious dish that brings out the best flavors of fresh fish, complemented by garlic and lemon.

Scale

4 (6-oz.) tilapia fillets

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter

melted

2 cloves garlic

finely chopped

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon

1 lemon

sliced into rounds

Chopped fresh parsley

for serving

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish, and season them with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest. Mix well.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
Top the fillets with lemon slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Be careful not to overcook the tilapia; it should be just flaky and moist.

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