Name: Baked Tilapia in Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets -; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt -; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter -; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced -; 4 teaspoons lemon juice -

Ingredients for - Baked Tilapia in Lemon Butter Sauce

1. 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets

2. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3. 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

5. 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

6. 4 teaspoons lemon juice

How to cook deliciously - Baked Tilapia in Lemon Butter Sauce

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven and position rack: Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

2 . Stage

Pat fish dry and season: Pat the fish dry using a paper towel. In a large baking dish, arrange the fillets in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap. Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Make the butter sauce: In a small skillet over medium heat add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Pour the sauce over the fish, trying to get the garlic bits on top of the fillets rather than the pan.

4 . Stage

Bake the fish: Bake the fish, until it is opaque and easily flakes apart when gently prodded, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately, spooning the sauce over the fish.