How to Bake Tilapia
Buy 4 tilapia fillets., Place the tilapia fillets in a sealed bag in the refrigerator overnight.,Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius)., Place a glass or cast iron baking dish on your counter., Remove your fish fillets...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy 4 tilapia fillets.
Most tilapia will be stored frozen to maintain freshness. -
Step 2: Place the tilapia fillets in a sealed bag in the refrigerator overnight.
This is the recommended way to maintain sanitary conditions without losing taste.
Defrost tilapia fillets more quickly by placing the plastic container in a bowl and running cool water over them.
Allow them to sit in the cool water for 20 minutes before cooking. ,, Spray the cast iron or glass dish with cooking spray if you plan to use very little butter.
This will result in a healthier tilapia recipe. , Pat them dry with a paper towel. ,, You can alter the seasonings according to your preferences.
Mix 2 tbsp. (30ml) of melted butter with 1/4 tsp. (0.8g) of Old Bay Seasoning and 1/2 tsp. (1.6g) of garlic salt.
Pour the mixture over the fillets.
Sprinkle lemon juice on the top of them.
Mix 2 to 3 tbsp. (30 to 44ml) of melted butter with 2 tbsp. (30ml) of capers,
1.5 tsp. (3g) of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. (1.6g) of oregano, 1/8 tsp. (0.4g) of paprika and 1/8 tsp. (0.4g) of salt.
Add 3 tbsp. (44ml) of lemon juice.
Pour the mixture over the fillets in the baking dish.
Mix 2 tbsp. (30ml) of olive oil with grated lemon or lime zest and 2 tbsp. (30ml) of citrus juice.
Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the fillets. ,, You can also cover your dish and cook for approximately 25 minutes. , Allow the tilapia to rest for 2 minutes.
Serve with rice, vegetables or other accompaniments. , -
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
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Step 4: Place a glass or cast iron baking dish on your counter.
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Step 5: Remove your fish fillets from the refrigerator.
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Step 6: Place the fish fillets inside the baking dish.
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Step 7: Mix your ingredients.
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Step 8: Place the uncovered dish in the preheated oven.
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Step 9: Bake for between 7 and 12 minutes
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Step 10: depending upon your elevation and how evenly your oven cooks.
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Step 11: Remove from the oven.
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Step 12: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Most tilapia will be stored frozen to maintain freshness.
This is the recommended way to maintain sanitary conditions without losing taste.
Defrost tilapia fillets more quickly by placing the plastic container in a bowl and running cool water over them.
Allow them to sit in the cool water for 20 minutes before cooking. ,, Spray the cast iron or glass dish with cooking spray if you plan to use very little butter.
This will result in a healthier tilapia recipe. , Pat them dry with a paper towel. ,, You can alter the seasonings according to your preferences.
Mix 2 tbsp. (30ml) of melted butter with 1/4 tsp. (0.8g) of Old Bay Seasoning and 1/2 tsp. (1.6g) of garlic salt.
Pour the mixture over the fillets.
Sprinkle lemon juice on the top of them.
Mix 2 to 3 tbsp. (30 to 44ml) of melted butter with 2 tbsp. (30ml) of capers,
1.5 tsp. (3g) of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. (1.6g) of oregano, 1/8 tsp. (0.4g) of paprika and 1/8 tsp. (0.4g) of salt.
Add 3 tbsp. (44ml) of lemon juice.
Pour the mixture over the fillets in the baking dish.
Mix 2 tbsp. (30ml) of olive oil with grated lemon or lime zest and 2 tbsp. (30ml) of citrus juice.
Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the fillets. ,, You can also cover your dish and cook for approximately 25 minutes. , Allow the tilapia to rest for 2 minutes.
Serve with rice, vegetables or other accompaniments. ,
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