Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe

A piece of baked tilapia on a plate with lime wedges, steamed broccoli, and a piece of baguette.

5 from 1 vote

Tender, flaky Baked Tilapia is an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner that is seasoned with garlic and lime zest. It's a great healthy option that is loaded with protein and pairs perfectly with your favorite sides.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

4 (6- to 8-ounce) tilapia filets
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
5 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Juice and zest from 2 limes + 1 lime, thinly sliced

Instructions

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

Notes

Substitutions: You can use olive oil in place of butter, lemons in place of limes, and other white fish like flounder or cod in place of the tilapia.
Storage: Store any uneaten tilapia in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in a warm oven covered with foil or in the microwave until heated through before serving.

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