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Baked Tilapia

Baked Tilapia

Matt Schwennesen
Author
Matt Schwennesen
Ph.D. Student and Tabletop Gaming Enthusiast
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Ingredients
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  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Directions
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Arrange fish in a 13x9 baking dish, then season tilapia with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme and oregano.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the tilapia.
  4. Bake tilapia for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes and is fork-tender.
  5. Garnish with pepper flakes, parsley and lemon slices.