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Lemon and Herb Tilapia

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Course : Entree
Special : Easy, Quick
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Family Dinner
 
Tilapia fillets are baked with a topping mixture made with lemon, butter, parsley, chopped green onions, and seasonings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 small lemon
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, with tops
  • 4 tilapia fillets, about 6 ounces each, about 1 1/2 pounds total

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 400°. Zest lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice. In a small bowl, combine the peel and juice with the softened butter, parsley, salt, pepper, and green onions.

Butter a 12x8-inch baking dish. Place fillets in baking dish, folding thinner ends under as necessary. Top fillets with the butter mixture. Bake fillets for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serves 4.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
January 04, 2009By chad.adams
"This is the first time that I have baked any fish. I thought that this was the most wonderful tasting fish I have ever had!"

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