Lemon Tilapia
★ Issue CMSC·20–015 · Published 10 Apr 2020
bakedbaked/roastedfish

Lemon Tilapia.

Butter and lemon bake mild tilapia with Hooked seasoning into dinner ready in 30 minutes

PREP 10 min
COOK 20 min
TOTAL 30m min
SERVES 4 people
HEAT mild
BLEND RATING 4.7 46 reviews · Hooked®
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9x13 inch baking dishInstant-read thermometer

Butter and lemon bake mild tilapia with Hooked seasoning into dinner ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 Tilapia fillets (you can substitute with flounder, salmon, or another flaky fish)
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Casa M Spice Co Uncontrolled Hooked (adjust to your taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 lemon
  • Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven

    10 min

    Get your oven to 350°F so it's ready when the fish goes in. This steady, moderate heat cooks tilapia gently without drying it out.

  2. 02

    Prep the vegetables

    5 min

    Chop your red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and slice the lemon thin — you want those slices to sit on top of the fish and release their brightness as everything bakes.

  3. 03

    Ready the fish

    2 min

    Rinse your tilapia fillets and lay them out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Clean fish and a dry surface help the butter and seasoning coat evenly.

  4. 04

    Build the butter sauce

    3 min

    Melt your butter, then whisk in lemon juice, minced garlic, Uncontrolled Hooked, and salt. This emulsion carries all your flavor directly onto the delicate fish.

  5. 05

    Assemble and season

    2 min

    Pour that butter mixture over the fillets, then layer lemon slices and chopped peppers on top. The lemon keeps the fish moist while the peppers add color and a little bite.

  6. 06

    Bake until cooked through

    20 min

    Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the center is opaque. Overcooked tilapia turns mushy — stay close and check early.

  7. 07

    Finish with parsley

    1 min

    Scatter fresh chopped parsley over the top right before plating. It adds a bright, herbaceous finish that cuts through the richness of the butter.

From Mike's Notebook

01

Don't crowd the baking dish — tilapia releases moisture, and air circulation keeps it from steaming.

02

Add butter to the pan after the fish goes in, not before — it won't brown and will taste greasy.

03

Slice your lemon thin and lay it directly on the fillet so it seasons as it bakes, not just the sauce.

Nutrition

230 Calories / serving
23 gProtein
15 gTotal Fat
8 gSat. Fat
2 gCarbs
0 gFiber
1 gSugars
170 mgSodium

Estimated · 1 serving · calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-tested.

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