Baked Tilapia in Lemon Garlic Sauce
Butter-baked tilapia in lemon garlic sauce with peppers and onions, ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 large Tilapia fillets
- 1 large onion, thick sliced
- 2 cups peppers, cut into medium-thick strips
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or mixed dry herb)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (substitute with regular paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3-4 fresh lemon slices
Instructions
Make Lemon Butter Marinade:
Combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.Preheat Oven to 400°F:
Heat oven to 400°F (205°C) and position the rack in the upper third section.Spread Vegetables on Tray:
Spread sliced onion and pepper strips in a single layer across a baking tray.Brush Marinade on Tilapia:
Set Tilapia fillets atop the vegetables. Brush the marinade generously over both sides of each fillet.Top with Lemon Slices:
Lay lemon slices on top of the fish.Bake Tilapia 10-12 Minutes:
Cook in the upper third of the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 10-12 minutes.Serve with Rice and Sauce:
Present over a bed of rice with vegetables. Drizzle remaining lemon butter sauce from the pan over the fish.