Description
A simple and healthy lemon butter tilapia recipe that’s perfect for a light dinner. Quick to prepare with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad.
- Fresh lemon slices can be used for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon butter tilapia, healthy fish recipe, quick dinner, light meal, baked tilapia