To prepare this delicious fish dish, the first step is to take care of the fish fillets. Wash them well under a stream of cold water, then carefully place them on an absorbent paper towel to remove excess water. It is essential that the fish is well dried to achieve a nice crust during baking. Arrange the fillets in a baking tray, making sure they do not overlap. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and a little dried parsley or dill on top, depending on personal preferences.
In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove, being careful not to let it boil. Once melted, use a spoon to skim off the white foam from the surface, as it can give a bitter taste to the sauce. Garlic is the secret ingredient that will give the dish a special flavor. Chop it very finely, using a garlic press if you have one, and mix it with the melted butter. If you are a garlic lover, feel free to add more for an intense taste.
After the garlic is well incorporated into the butter, add the lemon juice, mixing well to combine the flavors. Using a teaspoon, generously pour this sauce over the fish fillets in the tray. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F) and place the tray with the fish inside. Let it bake for about 15 minutes, being careful to baste the fish with the sauce from the tray during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
Meanwhile, prepare the potato side dish. If you have a microwave, wash two potatoes and wrap them in plastic wrap. Bake them for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft. If you do not have a microwave, the potatoes can be boiled in a pot of salted water. In this case, peel them, cut them into quarters, and let them boil until they become tender.
Once the fish is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Place a fillet on each plate, alongside a quarter of potato. Drizzle the delicious sauce from the tray over the potatoes, enhancing their flavor. Enjoy this dish warm, accompanied by a green salad or steamed vegetables for an extra freshness. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, managing to impress with its simplicity and refined taste.
In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove, being careful not to let it boil. Once melted, use a spoon to skim off the white foam from the surface, as it can give a bitter taste to the sauce. Garlic is the secret ingredient that will give the dish a special flavor. Chop it very finely, using a garlic press if you have one, and mix it with the melted butter. If you are a garlic lover, feel free to add more for an intense taste.
After the garlic is well incorporated into the butter, add the lemon juice, mixing well to combine the flavors. Using a teaspoon, generously pour this sauce over the fish fillets in the tray. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F) and place the tray with the fish inside. Let it bake for about 15 minutes, being careful to baste the fish with the sauce from the tray during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
Meanwhile, prepare the potato side dish. If you have a microwave, wash two potatoes and wrap them in plastic wrap. Bake them for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft. If you do not have a microwave, the potatoes can be boiled in a pot of salted water. In this case, peel them, cut them into quarters, and let them boil until they become tender.
Once the fish is ready, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Place a fillet on each plate, alongside a quarter of potato. Drizzle the delicious sauce from the tray over the potatoes, enhancing their flavor. Enjoy this dish warm, accompanied by a green salad or steamed vegetables for an extra freshness. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, managing to impress with its simplicity and refined taste.
Ingredients
2 tilapia fillets (mine were quite small and skinny) salt pepper dried parsley to taste 3-4 cloves of garlic 50g of high-quality butter 3-4 teaspoons of lemon juice