Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
This Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Step 4: Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish and pour the lemon pepper mixture evenly over the fillets.
- Step 5: Arrange lemon slices on top of the fillets.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 7: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the tilapia with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Step 8: Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
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