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ZESTY LEMON TILAPIA
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 tilapia fillets about 6 oz each
  • 6 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil; set aside.
  3. Season tilapia with salt and pepper and place in baking dish. Brush the tilapia with half of the garlic and lemon mixture. Flip the tilapia and repeat with remaining garlic and lemon mixture.
  4. Place into oven and bake for about 14-18 mins. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.