30 minutes
A delightful tilapia dish baked with a zesty lemon-caper butter sauce.
tablespoons
as needed
Tilapia Fillets
0 oz
Himalayan Pink Salt
to taste
to taste
Garlic Clove, minced
each
Lemon, zested and juiced
each
Capers, rinsed and chopped
tablespoons
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. While the oven heats up, take a small amount of butter and coat an 8-inch baking dish.
2. Season Tilapia
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel, then season them on both sides with a good pinch of pink salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Place Tilapia in Baking Dish
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets into the buttered baking dish. Set this aside while you prepare the flavorful sauce.
4. Prepare Lemon-Butter Sauce
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and let it cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
5. Add Lemon to Sauce
After the garlic is ready, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
6. Pour Sauce Over Tilapia
Pour this lemon-butter sauce evenly over the tilapia fillets in the baking dish.
7. Add Capers
Finally, sprinkle the chopped capers around the fish, making sure some land in the sauce for added bursts of flavor.
8. Bake Tilapia
Bake the tilapia in your preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through. You’ll know it’s ready when the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately, spooning any extra sauce from the baking dish over the fish for an extra zesty, buttery finish.
Monitor the tilapia closely, as it cooks quickly, and remove it as soon as it flakes easily with a fork.
Select fresh tilapia fillets from a reputable source to ensure a mild, sweet flavor and a delicate texture.
Preheat the oven and ensure it's at the correct temperature for even cooking and to maintain moisture in the fish.
Season the tilapia with salt and pepper just before cooking to keep the seasoning fresh and avoid drawing out moisture.
Use high-quality unsalted butter for a sweet, creamy base that allows for controlled seasoning.
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