Lemon Garlic Tilapia

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 175.2

Total Fat: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 57.0 mg
Sodium: 116.7 mg
Total Carbs: 1.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 26.1 g

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Introduction

I don't like fish much, but I love this baked tilapia recipe! I think the sauce can be used with other fish/seafood. I don't like fish much, but I love this baked tilapia recipe! I think the sauce can be used with other fish/seafood.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter or margarine

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

Dash of salt

Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Melt butter in microwave.
Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and parsley and saute for a few minutes.
Pour over tilapia fillets in baking pan.
Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top of fish.
Bake in preheated oven for about 13 minutes, and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

LUCKY-13

Incredible!

59 of 61 people found this review helpful

Tilapia is one of my favorite fish because it's so mild and flaky. The sauce is great, and I added capers to give it just a little something extra. You've got a real winner with this one! Thanks for sharing!!! - 2/6/09
SHAY4HIM

Incredible!

41 of 44 people found this review helpful

This was great! I made it with some brown rice and Asparagus Asiago (recipe here on SparkRecipes!). It was a nice combination. Instead of tilapia we used salmon (they were out of tilapia at the store we went to) and it was still delicious. We eat fish regularly so this is a keeper. Thanks! :o) - 1/12/09
NHSTITCHER

Incredible!

40 of 50 people found this review helpful

Sounds wonderful but I'll use fresh garlic in place of garllic powder and omit the salt. - 8/10/08
RACEANGEL88

Very Good

35 of 35 people found this review helpful

Fabulous! I didn't broil it at the end because it looked perfect and I didn't want to risk drying it out. I added extra cayenne because I love spicy food. It was great! Very moist! - 4/18/09
PRHULL

Incredible!

28 of 28 people found this review helpful

This was so simple and really delicious! I served it with whole wheat thin spaghetti mixed with spinach sauteed in garlic and a small amount of olive oil. Very great recipe! I will definitely make it again! - 6/30/09
DARLINGJAN

22 of 27 people found this review helpful

This is a great recipe, but I modified it a little. I took out the garlic salt and just used garlic, because when you use garlic salt, you get more salt than garlic. I just thought everyone might like to know that. - 4/21/09
TANYA37

Incredible!

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

I absolutely do not like fish, but thought I would give this a try. I used walleye as my husband had returned from a fishing trip and I loved it! - 3/2/09
MYDONNA13

Incredible!

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

We do almost the same recipe only we wrap it in foil and bake it on the grill with the catch of the day when my son goes fishing - always delicious! - 8/11/08
LADYMAX1

Very Good

15 of 15 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic. Reminded me of scampi flavors. I did modify just a bit. I used Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy seasoning instead of cayenne, and Old Bay instead of salt; I added 2 t of garlic and 1 t of garlic powder instead of garlic salt; and I used 2 T of lemon juice. - 1/15/09
SJIVERSON

Incredible!

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

This is a very mild tasting fish.It is so fast and easy to make.When time is limited, this is the recipe you want to make! - 9/11/08
LAURA.BEALL

Very Good

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

This recipe was pretty good! I also made it with the asparagus asiago, at someone else's recommendation, and it was a good combination. - 2/27/09
MADGEB

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

An easy and fabulous dish! I pretty picky when it comes to fish, which is why I avoid cooking it myself. However, this recipe was easy and fabulous. I used mahi mahi, the juice of 2 meyers lemons which are sweeter than other lemons, and butter. Serve with rice to savor the yummy sauce! - 3/31/09
TRISH2007

Very Good

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Very good and a nice, delicate flavor. I served with Wild Rice and a broccoli carrot mix. I would make this again. - 12/15/08
BLHARRIS53

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I used a medium onion sliced thinly and the lemon that I got the juice from to spread over the fish, along with about 1/2 tsp. of Lemon pepper. I also do this with salmon and then I add some olive oil. (I also switched the margarine for Smart Balance) Talk about moist and YUMMY! Make extra. - 7/4/09
MINI-ME2BE

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I love fish and even better with lemon and lots of garlic. I wonder how it would be to grill it? That has become my favorite Thanks for sharing this. - 9/11/08
MYBABYNO1

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Only 1 person in my 7 person household really likes fish.
All of us enjoyed this recipe. This is excellent and I will cook it more often. - 8/16/08
TEXASHOLLYBERRY

Incredible!

9 of 12 people found this review helpful

people need to start putting what they served things with... this fish was fantastic. but next time I'm not going to use as much lemmon juice. it was a bit tangy, but took the bite out of the cayenne. anyway... I served this over wild rice and steamed broccli. - 12/2/08
JMAGSAYO

Good

7 of 10 people found this review helpful

I made this minus the margarine and with only 2 tsp of olive oil.. it turned out great... with the recipe as written it has over 43% fat...way to high.. - 7/2/09
YELLOWROSIE

7 of 15 people found this review helpful

This sounds good enough to try!
Maybe add some real garlic cloves, crushed or diced up!
081209 - 12/9/08
JJBREEZY

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Used garlic powder for garlic salt & unsalted butter instead of "spread," then omitted the sauté step (dirty another pan! no thanks) and it turned out great on 4 oz salmon fillets. Cayenne pepper really distinguished it from the usual treatments for fish. - 4/4/10
CHEFGIRL4

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I make this every week and add a little white wine, garlic and toasted sesame seeds. Please ignore warnings about eating this fish as the warnings that were recently in the press are totally unfounded. While not a source of omega 3 not enough fat to be as bad as bacon or hamburger. Very tasty! - 4/14/09
BADMAMAJAMER

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Replace the cayenne pepper with Old bay seasoning and this dish rocks. - 2/28/09
NYNIANE

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

It's quick, it's easy, it tastes fabulous, and it's low-cal. Who could ask for more? Thank you so much for posting it. - 10/21/08
TIMALLEN79

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

great tasting loved it - 6/8/09
CD4696691

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

We loved it! Next time, I'll use white or black pepper instead of the cayenne, though. - 3/20/09
BEHAPPY0201

O.K.

4 of 11 people found this review helpful

It wasn't bad, but it was very bland. I won't make again. - 12/12/08
CCEDILLE

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I did not saute or broil at the end. I used garlic salt instead of garlic powder and salt, and skipped the Cayenne because I didn't have any. Delish!! - 4/7/10
MRSSIPPY

Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sounds good but not healthy at all with the country crock (hydrogenated oils!). Use real butter or double the olive oil. - 11/11/09
SASKIAVG

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I marinated the tilapia in lemon juice, fresh minced garlic, salt , fresh parsley and old bay seasoning for about a day and stuck it under the broiler for abou 15 minutes. it was fabulous. - 11/11/09
ADHIGGINS

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent! I modified it a bit and put the cayenne in the saute pan and sprinkled it with Old Bay instead. A little white wine in the saute also made a nice flavor addition. Love it, easy to make and very very tasty! - 9/16/09
LGROBERTS02

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I am going to try this recipe tonight, but I will do a little moderation such as instead of garlic salt, i will use garlic powder, and instead of cayenne pepper I will use Ms. Dash. The recipe sounds great - 8/15/09
KRISTY1584

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I cooked this recipe yesterday and Im having it for lunch today and tomorrow. I just did 2 fillets and it was yummy!! Im not a big fish fan but enjoyed this dish! Will def make again! - 6/23/09
KIM996999

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was a great meal tried last night family loved it. - 6/20/09
AMYMLE

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was quick and easy. We typically like lemon, so I added 4 Tbls of Realemon juice instead of the 3. That was definitely TOO much, but that was my bad, not the recipe. And I think I'd add a bit more cayenne. I was too cautious on that this time. The recipe itself was tasty. - 6/19/09
LADYNLI

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was absolutely delicious. - 6/12/09
STARRY_NIGHT63

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very easy to make and extremely delicious. Thanks for a new favorite recipe! For a tip, I used the light butter versus regular which cuts a few calories off:) - 5/28/09
SHAPELY75

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I made this for dinner thinking I would be the only one eating it, but the family loved it! I used catfish and Promise fat free butter in my recipe and it came out perfect. Awesome Recipe. - 4/15/09
STEPPINSTAMPER

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

YUM!! It's also great with sliced ginger and a tad of sea salt!!! - 2/23/09
ANGEL4NOW

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love fish and this has a very good flavor. - 2/9/09
AMYLOVESTZU

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I do like fish but put this on shrimp and it was great..will try it on chicken also - 1/28/09
URSEY2010

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very tasty, I ate this over rice and it was perfect. My picky boyfriend even liked it! - 1/24/09
NAN_LT

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I would use real butter instead of a spread, but the tilapia I have cooked before was absolutely delicious. I'm looking forward to trying it this way. - 1/15/09
EKORENST

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

it was the easiest and best fish i ever made.very simple but tasty. - 10/21/08
VICKI-B-56

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

We LOVE this recipe. Really, really good.
Vicki - 8/12/08
SMILINDAD

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

We may something very like this, but with olive oil instead of spread, by wrapping the filets in foil and cooking them on the grill. - 8/10/08
ABROGERS

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This just became the first fish meal I've ever cooked on my own. It impressed the house with it's spicy/savory combo - I'll definitely be making it again! - 4/13/10
CORTNER11951

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I cut the margarine and oil to a total of 2 tsp olive oil. Sauteed shallots with fresh garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. The fish market was out of tilapia so I used rock fish. I will make this recipe again and again. I had the leftover for lunch today and it was just as good! - 4/5/10
EWEINHISPASTURE

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I make this a lot, and it is very good with all kinds of fish. I use real butter or all olive oil - never margarine with its trans fats. - 4/2/10
CD6063230

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I know this sounds crazy, but my husband and I made this and instead of baking it in the oven, you wrap it really tight in foil and run it through one cycle of the diswasher. It steams it perfect. Very tender and tastes great. Hold the soap though!!! - 4/2/10
SISTER337

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love the garlic flavor. Served with whole grain brown rice and broccoli. Great! - 4/2/10
CD5454268

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Yummy, yummy, yummy! Made this for the week upcoming, wow! - 8/17/09
CONNIEK1960

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great flavor and easy instructions. Huge hit at my house! - 4/30/09
LINDAGTC

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I loved this recipe, flavorful & moist. - 4/27/09
HEALTHYDIVA3

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fantastic................thank you. - 4/14/09
JENSJ01

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My family loved it. This is quick and easy!!! It was delicious with fresh green beans and sweet potatoes. It will make again! - 4/5/09
BNIKKI

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love fish and this recipe gave me one more exciting way to enjoy. I loved the taste. Great recipe has become one of my favorites - 3/21/09
GEMINI55

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

simple and is not fishy - 3/19/09
SHERNANDEZ68

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was amazing!!!! I liked it spicy so i put a lot of the cayenne. It was SO GOOD!!! I will definitely be making this again! - 3/18/09
MAMAZON

O.K.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used haddock and garlic. It was pretty bland. - 3/6/09
MILLION$$BABY

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

five stars.......this is so gooooooood! - 3/5/09
EMILY811

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very good and full of flavor! - 3/5/09
SONOMA726

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was a big hit with my boyfriend who is not much of a fish eater. - 2/27/09
BETTS1118

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love fish, and this is awesome - 2/23/09
MELONELLEN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This recipe is excellent! Thanks!! - 2/4/09
LADYGRACESARA

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great, easy meal! - 1/14/09
APOOKY

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! I did not have talapia so substituted Flounder and it was very good..will try this with shrimp. Served with rice. - 1/9/09
JIM*S_QUEENIE

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is absolutely a great recipe--especially the sauce. I would use for any white fish except orange roughy. - 12/23/08
BARBEQUESUE

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I just love Tilapia and can't wait to try this recipe.
I might substitute garlic powder for the garlic salt though...everything else sounds great! Thanks for sharing. :o) - 8/11/08
LGCHRISTIAN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this for dinner tonight.. I really enjoyed the flavor. Very light flavor on the fish.. Will make again.. Thank you for sharing - 4/20/10
HCUTIE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this was wonderful! we aren't too big on fish but we couldn't eat it fast enough. even my picky hubby LOVED it. - 4/17/10
HEDANDTOE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved it! Instead of garlic salt though, I just used two cloves of garlic and sauteed that in the oil. turned out very yummy. - 4/13/10
DC5CHICK06

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome! So easy to prepare also! - 4/8/10
XTC492

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

nice simple recipe...my fav - 4/8/10
MEGADOCIOUS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So so good! - 4/6/10
SUGARPUNK52

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used black pepper instead.It was very good. - 4/6/10
MRSGARYC

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is wonderful. My husband enjoyed it as much as I did. He said it was very easy to do (he's the fish cook) in the house. Thank you for a wonderful, quick recipe. - 4/5/10
MARSHA48

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

m m good - 4/3/10
ANITAABCDABCD

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Will definitely make again. I made it with fresh garlic, peppers and red onion sauteed on the stove top. The cayenne was a nice touch. Will add more cayenne next time. - 4/2/10
JAGH2009

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious - 4/2/10
LISAGL1

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sound great! Can't wait to try it! - 4/2/10
JAMER123

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good! We have enjoyed this recipe!! - 4/2/10
MTRICE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fresh garlic was used here as well and it gave it a whole new taste. - 4/2/10
SECONDCHANCE51

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love it, but then talipia is one of my favorite seafood. This added a "boost" to my regular way of cooking. - 4/2/10
JSEATTLE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this is a great basic way to prepare fish. I love the idea of adding capers. - 4/2/10
QUARTERPOYNDER6

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is very good. - 4/2/10
SONIAFIT

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love fish, and done this way is delicious. - 4/2/10
DAMETEMPLAR

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

GREAT! - 4/2/10
STEVIS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good recipe....... will definitely make over and over again! - 4/2/10
KITIRA

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love tilapia..thanks for the new spin on it! - 4/20/09
41SUZY66

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

this sounds good can't wait to try it.. - 4/10/09
FOUSILLY

Bad

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We love fish but really did not like this recipe. Juice of one lemon was way too much. Could only taste lemon and no fish so not that good for a real fish lover like us. Smelled wonderful while cooking but not impressed with the final taste. - 3/27/09
MOMMAGRAMMY

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Will try, thanks! - 3/14/09
INASWA

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I will be trying this for dinner tomorrow, but I know I will love it. Looks like it will be great! - 9/11/08
SHERYL01

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very Yummy !!!! - 9/11/08
KITTYHAWK1949

so good and tasty - 4/25/21
JULIJULINN

Good

ok - 3/13/21
CARD512002

I don't like fish much so not sure if we will try this - 3/13/21
JUSTJ2014

Incredible!

Very good once it's topped with a little cayenne - 3/13/21
BLAZINGPHOENIX

Very Good

Tasty and relatively easy to make. Great for the Lenten season! - 3/5/21
CD17744865

Delicious - 12/18/20

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