Creamy Dill Tilapia
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this creamy dill tilapia served elegantly on a bed of rice. A healthy and quick dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
| butter flavored cooking spray | |
| 4 | (4 ounce) fillets tilapia |
| 4 | teaspoons margarine, melted |
| 7 | tablespoons lemon juice, divided |
| 4 | tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided |
| 1 | tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning |
| 4 | teaspoons cream cheese |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) and greasing a baking tray with butter flavored cooking spray. |
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| 2. | Lay the tilapia fillets on the prepared tray, lightly coat them with cooking spray, then generously spoon melted margarine over each fillet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the fillets and season with 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and lemon pepper. |
| 3. | Bake the fish in the preheated oven until it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, usually around 15 minutes. |
| 4. | While the fish is baking, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of dill, and the cream cheese in a small bowl. Heat the mixture in a microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir until well blended. |
| 5. | To assemble, place the cooked fillets onto serving plates and elegantly spoon the creamy dill sauce around them. |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița