Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 (6- to 8-ounce) tilapia filets; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (or more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (or more to taste); 5 Tablespoons salted butter, (melted); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Juice and zest from 2 limes (+ 1 lime, thinly sliced)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

baked tilapia

Ingredients

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4 (6- to 8-ounce) tilapia filets1 teaspoon kosher salt, (or more to taste)1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (or more to taste)5 Tablespoons salted butter, (melted)2 cloves garlic, (minced)1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesJuice and zest from 2 limes (+ 1 lime, thinly sliced)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Season tilapia on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.

Step 2

Combine butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lime juice and lime zest in a small bowl. Drizzle over the tilapia. Place lime slices on top of each piece of fish.

Step 3

Bake for 15-20 minutes until fork tender and translucent. The internal temp should be 145°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer. Serve immediately.