Herbed Tilapia in Lemon-Butter Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Kosher.com

Recipe from The Bais Yaakov Cookbook

If you’re a fish lover, this one’s for you. The ingredients complement the natural flavor of the tilapia, and the sauce is mouth-watering as a dip for rolls or crackers.

SERVES 4

• 4 6-oz (170-g) tilapia fillets
• 1½ tsp kosher salt
• ¾ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 Tbsp crushed garlic (or 6 cubes frozen garlic)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• ¼ cup olive oil

Lemon-Butter Sauce

• ½ cup (1 stick) margarine or butter
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice or juice from 1 medium lemon
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 cube frozen parsley)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash tilapia and pat dry. Place in baking dish.

Mix kosher salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Brush tilapia with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with spice mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the lemon butter sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well. Remove from heat; add parsley and stir to incorporate. Pour over warm tilapia.