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Amazing 12-Minute Lemon Pepper Baked Tilapia

Lemon Pepper Baked Tilapia
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Make this Lemon Pepper Baked Tilapia for a quick, light, and flavorful seafood dinner. This recipe delivers bright, zesty flavor and perfectly flaky fish with minimal effort from your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 thin lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels. This step helps the seasoning stick and promotes better texture.
  3. Place the dried fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top of each fillet.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Sprinkle the seasoning mix generously over the oiled tilapia fillets, pressing gently so it adheres.
  7. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the fish.
  8. Place one thin lemon slice on top of each fillet for presentation and extra flavor.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For moister fish, you can tent the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil for the first 10 minutes of baking.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon pepper seasoning to match your taste preference.
  • Tilapia cooks fast, so watch it closely near the end to prevent drying out.

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