Baked Lemon Herb Tilapia
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We’ve been trying to eat more fish in my home – and further pledging to do so even more. My husband (ok, you got me.. me too) are definitely more meat & potato people. And by meat – I mean steak. You know what I’m talking about.
But sadly, the nutritional experts tell us that we shouldn’t eat a big ol’ hunkin’ steak every day. However, they do recommend us eating fish 2-3 times a week. And, I’m pretty sure that doesn’t include fried catfish with tarter sauce 3x week… that would be in perfect world ;).
I’ve been experimenting with different ways to do up fish & this simple preparation of tilapia has become one of our favorites. It’s easy, healthy, & downright delicious. It’s a winner all around.
Not including salt & pepper, this recipe needs just 5 ingredients to put it together, and the preparation couldn’t be simpler either. Even meat & potato loving husbands (and wives!) will enjoy this one!
Baked Lemon Herb Tilapia
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 4 tilapia fillets about 6 ounces each
- extra chopped green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Zest lemon & squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Whisk in the zest, butter (or margarine), parsley, salt, pepper, & green onions.
- Place tilapia fillets in a casserole dish or baking pan. I like to like mine with tinfoil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Top with the butter mixture. Bake fillets for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
