Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod is a leaner fish option, while pollock is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 360℉ (180℃).

Rinse tilapia fillets with water and pat them dry using a paper towel.

Line the tilapia fillets on a 9×13-inch baking tray.

Note – if using frozen fillets, thaw them before using them.

Stir together lemon juice, butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.

Pour the marinade evenly over the tilapia fillets.

Arrange 3-4 slices of lemon over the fish.

Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is white, opaque, flaky and fork-tender.

Remove the tray from the oven and garnish the baked tilapia fish with pepper flakes, lemon slices, and chopped parsley (or cilantro), and serve hot.

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