Lemon garlic tilapia is a classic dish that combines the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with the savory, aromatic taste of garlic. It's a versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, making it a great option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The key to a great lemon garlic tilapia is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to balance the flavors of the lemon and garlic so that they complement each other without overpowering the delicate flavor of the fish.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
BAKED GARLIC LEMON TILAPIA
Classic sauce of butter, lemon and fresh parsley goes perfect with any fish. A Weight Watcher's recipe.
Provided by HisPixie
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Melt butter on a low flame in a small sauce pan. Add garlic and saute on low for about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and shut off flame.
- Spray the bottom of a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Place the fish on top and season with salt and pepper. Pour the lemon butter mixture on the fish and top with fresh parsley. Bake at 400° until cooked, about 15 minutes.
ROSEMARY LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA
This was one flavorful easy dish! I served with a pepper salsa! I baked in oven but also can be grilled. Enjoy!
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Fish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 On a foil lined baking sheet, spray with cooking spray. Salt and pepper fillets. Place fresh rosemary (about 3in pieces.) on each piece of fish. Top rosemary with 2-3 thin sliced lemons. Place garlic cloves around pan near fillets. Add more seasoning if You like. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 2. Cover tent like pan with more tin foil and bake for 15-18min. Mine was perfect. Depending on size. Remove tin foil and serve up with Your favorite side and more lemon wedges and rosemary. Enjoy!!!
- 3. This also can be made in individual foil packets on the grill!
Tips:
- To ensure the tilapia is cooked evenly, use a fish spatula to gently flip it halfway through the cooking process.
- For a crispy skin, pat the tilapia dry with paper towels before cooking.
- Use fresh lemon juice and garlic for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice and garlic powder can be used, but they will not yield the same results.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
- Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Lemon garlic tilapia is a simple but delicious dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The bright flavor of the lemon and garlic complements the mild flavor of the tilapia, and the crispy skin adds a nice textural contrast. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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