Lemon Butter Cajun Baked Tilapia

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C. Rub a 9 x13 inch baking dish with ½ Tablespoon unsalted butter or non-stick baking spray.

Step 2

Place 4 tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper,1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 4 Tablespoons softened unsalted butter. Spread on each fish.

Step 4

Slice the 2 lemons in half and squeeze each half over the seasoned tilapias.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. The fish will be flaky and fork tender.

Step 6

Ready to serve. Optional garnish, serve tilapia fillets with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices.