Lemon and butter are two basic ingredients of seafood and they go perfectly with the delicate and decisive aroma of tilapia. Follow the recipes in the article and learn how to cook this delicious and healthy dish.
Ingrediants
Baked Tilapia with Lemon, Butter and Capers
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons of softened butter
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons of capers
Garlic and Lemon Tilapia
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of softened butter
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- Pepper to taste
Steps
Method 1 of 2: First Method: Baked Tilapia with Lemon, Butter and Capers
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 220 ° C
This will save you time as you prepare the fish for cooking.
Step 2. Grease the baking sheet with oil
It will prevent the meat from sticking to the bottom. Alternatively, line the pan with aluminum foil.
Step 3. Rinse the fillets under cold water and then arrange them in the pan so they don't touch each other
Before placing them in the pan, dry them by dabbing them with absorbent paper or a clean kitchen towel
Step 4. In a small bowl, mix the butter, lemon juice, and garlic powder
Pour them over the fillets evenly. Use a kitchen brush.
Step 5. Sprinkle the capers and oregano on the fish
If you wish, add salt and pepper.
Step 6. Cook the fillets, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes
When cooked, the fish should be white (no longer pink) and crumbly when pressed with a fork.
Step 7. Serve immediately
Decorate the dish as you like, with coriander or lemon slices.
Method 2 of 2: Second Method: Garlic and Lemon Tilapia
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 190 ° C
This will save you time as you prepare the fish for cooking.
If you haven't preheated the oven, add 5-10 minutes to the suggested cooking time
Step 2. Grease the baking sheet with oil
Alternatively, line the pan with aluminum foil.
Step 3. Rinse the fillets under cold water
Pat them dry with absorbent paper and then arrange them in the pan next to each other.
Step 4. In a small bowl mix the lemon juice and butter
Pour them over the fillets evenly. Use a kitchen brush.
Step 5. Sprinkle the fillets with garlic, parsley and pepper
If you wish, use your imagination and add some additional ingredients.
Step 6. Cook the fillets, uncovered, for 30 minutes
When cooked, the fish should be white (no longer pink) and crumbly when pressed with a fork.
Step 7. Serve immediately
Decorate the dish as you like, with parsley or lemon slices.
Advice
- Combine the two recipes or add your own personal touch with toppings and decorations.
- If you are old enough, pair this dish with a glass of fresh Sauvignon Blanc.
- Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after cooking.