Baked Tilapia Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n- Tilapia fillets:<\/strong> Whether you choose fresh or frozen tilapia, follow this guide to buying and cooking the best-tasting fish<\/a>. You can tell that fish is fresh<\/a> by looking for fillets that lack discoloration and a strong odor. If buying frozen, choose fillets that are still frozen solid without ice crystals in the packaging. You can use this recipe to bake other thin, mild fillets, such as swai, cod, lake perch or walleye.<\/li>\n
- Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0It makes everything better! In this case, lightly salted butter creates a luscious sauce that flavors the fillets and keeps them moist.<\/li>\n
- Lemon juice:<\/strong> The acidity in lemon juice enhances the mild taste of tilapia and balances the richness of the butter in this sauce. Squeeze the lemons yourself for the freshest flavor, but bottled lemon juice will still give you a tasty meal.<\/li>\n
- Capers:<\/strong> What are capers?<\/a> These little green balls are actually immature flower buds that have been pickled, making them soft and slightly sour. Their bright, briny flavor bursts on your tongue as you bite into them, making them a delicious savory garnish for mild fish. If you don’t have capers on hand, green olives impart a similar\u2014but mellower\u2014effect.<\/li>\n
- Seasonings:<\/strong>\u00a0Garlic powder, dried oregano and paprika add just enough flavor to the fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Dress the fish<\/h3>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPreheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt. Pour the sauce over the fillets, covering as much of the fish as possible. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika.<\/p>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nEditor’s Tip:<\/em> For safety, cook fresh fish within one to two days of buying it, refrigerating it in the meantime. Remove frozen fish from its vacuum packaging and seal it in a new zip-top bag before you thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water.<\/p>\nStep 2: Bake the fish<\/h3>\n
Bake the fish, uncovered, until it just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to transfer the fillets to a serving platter. If you’d like, drizzle the fish with the sauce left in the pan and serve with lemon wedges.<\/p>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRecipe Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Lime sauce:<\/strong> Put a spin on this dish by replacing the lemon juice with lime juice and mixing in some fresh grated ginger. Instead of capers and oregano, choose toppings like lime zest, sliced green onion, Thai basil and sesame seeds. If you miss the pickled flavor, serve the fish with Japanese pickles (<\/a>tsukemono)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- White wine sauce:<\/strong> White wine mellows the flavor of this sauce when you use it instead of lemon juice. Stirring in a little prepared mustard and grated Parmesan cheese will slightly thicken the sauce. A homemade Italian herb mix<\/a> or lemon-pepper seasoning can stand in for the oregano.<\/li>\n
- One-pan meal:<\/strong> Add some quick-cooking vegetables to the pan for a saucy, one-dish meal. Try fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini and onion, green beans or bite-sized pieces of fresh asparagus. Depending on how many vegetables you add, you may want to double the sauce and spread it all in a larger pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Baked Tilapia<\/h2>\n
You can easily store fish in the fridge<\/a>. Baked tilapia can be kept safely in the refrigerator for up to four days. Ideally, the sauce should be stored separately from the fish, but the sauced and baked fish will keep fairly well when refrigerated in an airtight container. To reheat refrigerated leftovers, transfer them to a covered baking dish and bake them at 350\u00b0 until they’re just warmed through to avoid overcooking the fish.<\/p>\nBaked tilapia is not a good candidate for freezing; it can become soggy if you freeze and thaw it in its sauce, and the texture of previously frozen tilapia can deteriorate if you freeze it a second time.<\/p>\n
Baked Tilapia Tips<\/h2>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nDoes frozen tilapia need to be thawed before cooking?<\/h3>\n
Lean frozen fish like tilapia can go straight from the freezer to the oven, but doing so will change the texture and increase the cooking time. Thawing the fish overnight in the refrigerator ensures the best texture. A quicker thaw in a large bowl under cold running water also keeps the fish firm. Pop the frozen fillets into a leak-free zip-top bag first to keep the fish from absorbing the water.<\/p>\n
If you do decide to cook the tilapia without thawing it, rinse it completely under cold water to remove any ice and then pat it dry with a clean towel. As it bakes, check the fish frequently after the first 10 minutes to ensure it cooks completely without becoming tough. Take care when opening the oven; the extra moisture of the frozen fish can cause the butter sauce to splatter.<\/p>\n
How do you know when baked tilapia is done?<\/h3>\n
Color and flakiness indicate how long to bake tilapia. When the outer flesh starts to look white instead of translucent, it’s getting close to done. Press fork tines at an angle into the thickest part of a fillet and gently twist to see if it easily flakes. You can instead insert an instant-read thermometer and check for a temperature of 145\u00b0 or higher, but an accurate reading can be challenging in thin fillets. The pan’s residual heat will keep cooking the fish after you remove it from the oven, so err on the side of slightly underdone. Here’s everything you need to know about food-safe cooking temperatures<\/a> for fish and more.<\/p>\nWhat’s good to eat with tilapia?<\/h3>\n
This baked tilapia recipe goes well with many vegetable side dishes, from honey-lemon asparagus<\/a> to sauteed radishes with green beans<\/a>. Serve it alongside rice pilaf<\/a> or even plain white rice, which will soak up the sauce. For a low-fat fish-and-chips night, put thickly sliced potatoes into the 425\u00b0 oven until they need to be flipped and then add the fish pan; they’ll be ready around the same time. Drizzle butter and lemon sauce over the fish and potatoes when you plate them, and serve the tender baked fish and crispy oven-baked fries<\/a> with a fresh green salad.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A weeknight fish dinner doesn’t get much easier or tastier than this 20-minute baked tilapia recipe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1982283,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,304032,303971,304162,304328,305271,304292,304338,307049,303966,303887,306848,304268,305369,304350,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308503,308623,308500,309439,308984,308481,309216,308305,308992,310085,308495,308478,309603,259483,309377,309001,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[342010],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Breaded 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And it didn\u2019t leave the kitchen smelling like fish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jane324"},"reviewBody":"I make this at least once a week. So easy and so reliably juicy and delicious! Even if I leave it in longer while I finish my sides, it has never been dried out, never overcooked, always soft, flaky, moist & tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Millieee784"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe! My husband's and my complements to whomever came up with this quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. We enjoyed it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Deb777"},"reviewBody":"extraordinary! Light fresh and delicious. A hit with all ages!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"Unless fish is fried, or oven baked with bread crumbs, my husband won't eat it!!! He gave this a big thumbs up. I didn't have capers, but wanted another taste in there with the butter and lemon. I sprinkled each filet with Old Bay Seasoning and skipped the oregano. Delicious and so easy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":"
This is a delicious and affordable dish that won't fill you up. We love tilapia and never get tired of trying new ways to prepare it. This one is a keeper.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCone"},"reviewBody":"Yumm! This was delicious and super easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBone"},"reviewBody":"This was wonderful! I have always cooked my tilapia in a skillet and decided I wanted to try baking it. I searched for a good recipe and this was the first one that actually appealed to me. I am so glad we tried it! We will be using this recipe a lot!!! ","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPin"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderful recipe - and so easy! I used Italian seasoning instead of just oregano, and this was delicious! Light flavored and easy - this is my new go-to for tilapia AND flounder!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBike"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is a favorite of mine for a quick tilapia dinner. I have subbed white wine for the lemon juice and it\u2019s soooo good. I actually prefer the wine to the lemon juice. I also upped the amount of butter\/wine\/spices by 50%. This has become one of my staples for a quick easy weeknight dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Thank you Hope for sharing this awesome recipe. Quick, delicious, and easy clean up (BONUS!). I couldn't find my dried oregano, so I substituted Italian dried seasonings instead. It was awesome.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Been making this recipe since 2013 when I first started college and was a broke college student. Never used capers cuz I never knew what they were and never had them but even without those, this recipe is really good! It\u2019s very light and airy. Pair it with some rice and broccoli and you got yourself a quick affordable meal. Also, to the person saying this recipe is bland. I recommend using the lemon butter mixture before you cook them and when they come out put more of the mixture on it. This helps with the flavor. Btw if you\u2019re not a huge fan of lemons like me, I would probably use alittle less lemon juice than it asks for cuz the lemon can get pretty bold compared to the other flavors. This makes a great meal prep also!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"This is a fantastic recipe!!!!! Everything about it works wonderfully and the taste is FANTASTIC. I do not enjoy fish much at all and I especially usually don't enjoy the taste of tilapia. I've tried several recipes and they're 'OK,' but this one made the fish taste terrific. I grabbed this recipe about an hour before I was to cook and was out of capers, so I searched for a substitution. My google search result recommened subbing with something tangy that has a bit of a bite to it, there were several options. I chose to substitute capers with a spicy baby dill pickle, all it took was one and it worked great! If you use a spicy baby dill, also, be sure to mince it up, really fine, because it spreads the flavor out evenly over the fish, when it's cut up tiny. The only other substitution I made was using 1 tsp fresh minced garlic (= 2 cloves), because I think it tastes better than garlic powder, just my taste preference. Everyone loved this recipe and I definitely will be using it whenever we eat tilapia, in the future! Well done, TOH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCupcake"},"reviewBody":" This was pretty simple, pretty straight-forwards. I liked the spices, but wanted more on top of my fish, so next time I'll increase that. I put as many capers as I wanted on top, so that part was delicious. I felt like there was a tad too much butter, but that's probably personal preference. Overall, a solid tilapia recipe that I'll probably try again with some tweaks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPlane"},"reviewBody":"Wow, Hope! These are the kind of recipes I'm always looking for! It's easy, but doesn't skimp on flavor. When my spouse was released from the hospital and needs to be on a \"bland diet\", this was great! But there is nothing bland about it! It's just plain delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRocket"},"reviewBody":"This was so good and easy to make. I've even given this recipe to my aunt!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldQuill"},"reviewBody":"I used dill pickle chopped fine (same measurement) in place of the capers. Such a great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Just made this last night without the capers ( whatever that is LOL) for the first time. LOVED IT!!! 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Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Dress the fish<\/h3>\n
Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt. Pour the sauce over the fillets, covering as much of the fish as possible. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> For safety, cook fresh fish within one to two days of buying it, refrigerating it in the meantime. Remove frozen fish from its vacuum packaging and seal it in a new zip-top bag before you thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water.<\/p>\n Bake the fish, uncovered, until it just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to transfer the fillets to a serving platter. If you’d like, drizzle the fish with the sauce left in the pan and serve with lemon wedges.<\/p>\n You can easily store fish in the fridge<\/a>. Baked tilapia can be kept safely in the refrigerator for up to four days. Ideally, the sauce should be stored separately from the fish, but the sauced and baked fish will keep fairly well when refrigerated in an airtight container. To reheat refrigerated leftovers, transfer them to a covered baking dish and bake them at 350\u00b0 until they’re just warmed through to avoid overcooking the fish.<\/p>\n Baked tilapia is not a good candidate for freezing; it can become soggy if you freeze and thaw it in its sauce, and the texture of previously frozen tilapia can deteriorate if you freeze it a second time.<\/p>\n Lean frozen fish like tilapia can go straight from the freezer to the oven, but doing so will change the texture and increase the cooking time. Thawing the fish overnight in the refrigerator ensures the best texture. A quicker thaw in a large bowl under cold running water also keeps the fish firm. Pop the frozen fillets into a leak-free zip-top bag first to keep the fish from absorbing the water.<\/p>\n If you do decide to cook the tilapia without thawing it, rinse it completely under cold water to remove any ice and then pat it dry with a clean towel. As it bakes, check the fish frequently after the first 10 minutes to ensure it cooks completely without becoming tough. Take care when opening the oven; the extra moisture of the frozen fish can cause the butter sauce to splatter.<\/p>\n Color and flakiness indicate how long to bake tilapia. When the outer flesh starts to look white instead of translucent, it’s getting close to done. Press fork tines at an angle into the thickest part of a fillet and gently twist to see if it easily flakes. You can instead insert an instant-read thermometer and check for a temperature of 145\u00b0 or higher, but an accurate reading can be challenging in thin fillets. The pan’s residual heat will keep cooking the fish after you remove it from the oven, so err on the side of slightly underdone. Here’s everything you need to know about food-safe cooking temperatures<\/a> for fish and more.<\/p>\n This baked tilapia recipe goes well with many vegetable side dishes, from honey-lemon asparagus<\/a> to sauteed radishes with green beans<\/a>. Serve it alongside rice pilaf<\/a> or even plain white rice, which will soak up the sauce. For a low-fat fish-and-chips night, put thickly sliced potatoes into the 425\u00b0 oven until they need to be flipped and then add the fish pan; they’ll be ready around the same time. 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And it didn\u2019t leave the kitchen smelling like fish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jane324"},"reviewBody":"I make this at least once a week. So easy and so reliably juicy and delicious! Even if I leave it in longer while I finish my sides, it has never been dried out, never overcooked, always soft, flaky, moist & tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Millieee784"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe! My husband's and my complements to whomever came up with this quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. We enjoyed it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Deb777"},"reviewBody":"extraordinary! Light fresh and delicious. A hit with all ages!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"Unless fish is fried, or oven baked with bread crumbs, my husband won't eat it!!! He gave this a big thumbs up. I didn't have capers, but wanted another taste in there with the butter and lemon. I sprinkled each filet with Old Bay Seasoning and skipped the oregano. Delicious and so easy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":" This is a delicious and affordable dish that won't fill you up. We love tilapia and never get tired of trying new ways to prepare it. This one is a keeper.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCone"},"reviewBody":"Yumm! This was delicious and super easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBone"},"reviewBody":"This was wonderful! I have always cooked my tilapia in a skillet and decided I wanted to try baking it. I searched for a good recipe and this was the first one that actually appealed to me. I am so glad we tried it! We will be using this recipe a lot!!! ","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPin"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderful recipe - and so easy! I used Italian seasoning instead of just oregano, and this was delicious! Light flavored and easy - this is my new go-to for tilapia AND flounder!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBike"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is a favorite of mine for a quick tilapia dinner. I have subbed white wine for the lemon juice and it\u2019s soooo good. I actually prefer the wine to the lemon juice. I also upped the amount of butter\/wine\/spices by 50%. This has become one of my staples for a quick easy weeknight dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Thank you Hope for sharing this awesome recipe. Quick, delicious, and easy clean up (BONUS!). I couldn't find my dried oregano, so I substituted Italian dried seasonings instead. It was awesome.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Been making this recipe since 2013 when I first started college and was a broke college student. Never used capers cuz I never knew what they were and never had them but even without those, this recipe is really good! It\u2019s very light and airy. Pair it with some rice and broccoli and you got yourself a quick affordable meal. Also, to the person saying this recipe is bland. I recommend using the lemon butter mixture before you cook them and when they come out put more of the mixture on it. This helps with the flavor. Btw if you\u2019re not a huge fan of lemons like me, I would probably use alittle less lemon juice than it asks for cuz the lemon can get pretty bold compared to the other flavors. This makes a great meal prep also!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"This is a fantastic recipe!!!!! Everything about it works wonderfully and the taste is FANTASTIC. I do not enjoy fish much at all and I especially usually don't enjoy the taste of tilapia. I've tried several recipes and they're 'OK,' but this one made the fish taste terrific. I grabbed this recipe about an hour before I was to cook and was out of capers, so I searched for a substitution. My google search result recommened subbing with something tangy that has a bit of a bite to it, there were several options. I chose to substitute capers with a spicy baby dill pickle, all it took was one and it worked great! If you use a spicy baby dill, also, be sure to mince it up, really fine, because it spreads the flavor out evenly over the fish, when it's cut up tiny. The only other substitution I made was using 1 tsp fresh minced garlic (= 2 cloves), because I think it tastes better than garlic powder, just my taste preference. Everyone loved this recipe and I definitely will be using it whenever we eat tilapia, in the future! Well done, TOH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCupcake"},"reviewBody":" This was pretty simple, pretty straight-forwards. I liked the spices, but wanted more on top of my fish, so next time I'll increase that. I put as many capers as I wanted on top, so that part was delicious. I felt like there was a tad too much butter, but that's probably personal preference. Overall, a solid tilapia recipe that I'll probably try again with some tweaks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPlane"},"reviewBody":"Wow, Hope! These are the kind of recipes I'm always looking for! It's easy, but doesn't skimp on flavor. When my spouse was released from the hospital and needs to be on a \"bland diet\", this was great! But there is nothing bland about it! It's just plain delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRocket"},"reviewBody":"This was so good and easy to make. I've even given this recipe to my aunt!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldQuill"},"reviewBody":"I used dill pickle chopped fine (same measurement) in place of the capers. Such a great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Just made this last night without the capers ( whatever that is LOL) for the first time. LOVED IT!!! 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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRecipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Baked Tilapia<\/h2>\n
Baked Tilapia Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nDoes frozen tilapia need to be thawed before cooking?<\/h3>\n
How do you know when baked tilapia is done?<\/h3>\n
What’s good to eat with tilapia?<\/h3>\n
Baked Tilapia Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
Do you have to flip tilapia when baking?<\/h3> \r\nNo, you don\u2019t need to flip the tilapia when baking. It will cook through just fine.\r\n\r\n
How do you know when tilapia is done baking?<\/h3> \r\nYou know that tilapia is done baking when the flesh turns white and begins to easily flake with a fork. If you are still uncertain, insert a thermometer into the thickest part, and if the temperature is at or above 145\u00b0, the fish is ready. \r\n\r\n
\u2014Sarah Fischer<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>
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Do you have to flip tilapia when baking?<\/h3> No, you don\u2019t need to flip the tilapia when baking.
How do you know when tilapia is done baking?<\/h3> You know that tilapia is done baking when the flesh turns white and begins to easily flake with a fork. If you are still uncertain, insert a thermometer into the thickest part, and if the temperature is at or above 145\u00b0, the fish is ready.
What's good to eat with tilapia?<\/h3> Lot\u2019s of things are good to eat with tilapia! You can serve it with asparagus<\/a>, green beans<\/a> and rice pilaf<\/a>. Check out other fish recipes that are ready in less than 30 minutes<\/a>. Research contributed by Sarah Fischer<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Baked Tilapia"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n