LEMON BUTTER BAKED TILAPIA WITH ROASTED YAMS

Est. Cost: $16.50 | $4.13 per person

Light and flaky tilapia fillets baked in a lemon-garlic butter sauce, paired with caramelized roasted yams and a fresh garden salad.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel yams and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.

Step 2: Roast yams for 15 minutes, then push to the sides of the pan to make room for the fish.

Step 3: Place tilapia fillets in the center of the baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Step 4: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.

Step 5: Pour lemon butter sauce over the tilapia fillets.

Step 6: Bake 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and yams are golden and tender.

Step 7: Plate the tilapia and yams alongside the garden salad.

Step 8: Garnish fish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.

Chef's Tip: Don't overcook the tilapia — it's done when it flakes easily with a fork and turns opaque white. It cooks quickly, so start checking at 12 minutes.

Serve with Crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.