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Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Flavor

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A quick and easy baked tilapia recipe featuring crispy edges, zesty lemon pepper seasoning, and a rich garlic butter drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights and healthy comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces/170g each), fresh or thawed, skinless and boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Brush both sides of the fillets lightly with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Arrange the fillets on a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice and remove from heat.
  8. Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has crispy edges. Add a couple extra minutes if fillets are thicker than 1 inch.
  9. Once out of the oven, brush the garlic butter generously over each fillet. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley if desired.
  10. Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.

Notes

Dry the fish thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use a quality baking sheet for even heat distribution. For extra crispiness, finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Frozen tilapia must be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.

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Keywords: tilapia, baked fish, lemon pepper, garlic butter, crispy fish, easy dinner, healthy recipe, quick meal, gluten-free, low-carb

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