--- title: "Meatless Friday: Tilapia with Ginger and Lemongrass" description: This tilapia dish features a light Asian spice and is very simple to cook! image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/12/05/meatless-friday-tilapia-with-ginger-and-lemongrass#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Tilapia with Ginger and Lemongrass Dec 5, 2014 8:00:17 AM  |  by [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg)     Tilapia is a very versatile fish, and it's easy to cook. This Asian-inspired recipe has a light flavor and pairs well with steamed snow peas and jasmine rice. Covering it while baking steams the fish so it remains moist--these thin fillets can dry out so quickly! [![tilapia lemongrass](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tilapia-lemongrass-326x244.jpg?width=600&name=tilapia-lemongrass-326x244.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tilapia-lemongrass.jpg)   #### Tilapia with Ginger and Lemongrass Makes 4 servings 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound) 1/2 tsp dried lemongrass 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp kosher salt 4 tsp butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush the bottom of a 9X13 glass pan with a little olive oil. Place fish fillets in pan and sprinkle with seasonings. Add 1 tsp butter on top of each fillet. Cover dish with foil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. 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