Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Arrange the 4 tilapia fillets in a single layer in an ovenproof baking dish. Pat fillets dry with paper towels if desired.
• Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
• Zest one lemon and then squeeze its juice into a small bowl. Thinly slice the other lemon into rounds.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until fully melted.
• Stir the melted butter together with 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and the lemon zest and juice until combined.
• Pour the lemon-butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets. Use a brush or spoon to make sure the fish is fully coated.
• Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fillets.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• After baking, switch the oven to broil and broil the fish for 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, until the fish easily flakes with a fork. Remove and serve.