Tilapia Scampi

Tilapia Scampi
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    996

Experience the delightful flavors of classic scampi, reimagined with delicate tilapia fillets. This dish offers a lighter, yet equally satisfying, alternative to traditional shrimp scampi, perfect for a quick and elegant weeknight meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    153 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    322 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    37 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, and sliced garlic. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant and softened, about 45 seconds to 1 minute total. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

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03 Step

Recipe View Arrange the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the fillets, ensuring they are well-coated. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven, gently turning the fillets every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. This should take approximately 30-40 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Serve this Tilapia Scampi over a bed of linguine or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Fresh herbs make a big difference! Use fresh parsley for the best flavor.

Manuela Kessler

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 332 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Araceli Donnelly

    This recipe was so easy and quick! My family loved it.

  • Mohammed Hudson

    The tilapia was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. Will definitely make this again!

  • Domenic Pfannerstillemmerich

    I added a splash of white wine to the butter sauce and it was amazing!

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