Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod is a leaner fish, while pollock is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Place the tilapia into a 9x13 baking dish, then sprinkle the salt, paprika and pepper overtop.

Whisk the butter, lemon juice and garlic together in a small bowl, then pour it over the tilapia. Put the lemon slices over and under the tilapia.

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, then switch the oven to broil and broil the tilapia for 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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