Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 large tilapia fillets
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1 large onion, thick sliced
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2 cups peppers, cut into medium thick strips
→ For the Lemon Garlic Sauce
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¼ cup melted unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or mixed dry herbs)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3-4 fresh lemon slices
# Instructions:
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Mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
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Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F and position rack in upper third of oven
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In a baking tray, arrange sliced onion and pepper strips in a single layer
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Place tilapia fillets on top of vegetables. Apply marinade generously on both sides of fish
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Place lemon slices on top of fish or around the baking tray
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Bake in upper third of oven at 200°C/400°F for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork
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Serve on a bed of rice alongside vegetables. Spoon leftover lemon butter sauce from the pan over the fish
# Notes:
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Can use other vegetables like asparagus or blanched beans
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Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork
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For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving