Best Mildly Lemony Tilapia Recipes

BAKED LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA

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The easiest, most effortless 20 min meal ever from start to finish. And it's all made in a single pan. Win-win situation here.

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture. Place into oven and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA

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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that takes no time at all to make. You can bake it or even grill it. Tastes great either way!

Provided by Eireann

Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 each tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 dash pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MILDLY LEMONY TILAPIA

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This is a fast recipe, very easy, and very low-fat. Each serving is 2 weight watchers points. It's very mildly lemon flavored, with just the right amount of seasoning.

Provided by Amanda Beth

Categories Catfish

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets (or catfish)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
butter-flavored cooking spray
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Lightly sprinkle tilapia fillets on one side with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper.
Spray pan with cooking spray, and place over medium high heat.
Let brown for about thirty seconds, then add lemon juice and water.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, remove from heat.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 22.9

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