Description
A simple and delicious garlic butter oven-baked tilapia recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat dry tilapia fillets with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic butter tilapia, baked tilapia, easy fish recipe, healthy dinner