Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

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Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 lemon (divided: 1 lemon sliced, 1/2 lemon zested and juiced)
• Garnish: fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together 5 Tbsp melted butter, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, and zest and juice from 1/2 lemon.
4. Sprinkle 4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
5. Transfer seasoned fillets to prepared baking sheet.
6. Use a pastry brush to top fillets with lemon butter sauce.
7. Lay lemon slices on each fillet.
8. Bake 18 – 20 mins.
9. Plate, pour lemon butter sauce over fillets, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 fillet
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	784
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	66%
Cholesterol 374mg	125%
Sodium 5372mg	234%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 135.5g
Vitamin D 31mcg	155%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 2074mg	44%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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