Description
Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia is a delightful dish featuring tender fish fillets coated in garlic and butter that is easy to prepare. This recipe ensures a quick and delicious meal, making it suitable for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-oz) tilapia fillets
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon
- lemon slices (optional for serving)
- red pepper flakes (optional for serving)
- chopped parsley (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels, then season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, the grated zest from the lemon, and the lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Place the seasoned tilapia in the prepared baking dish, pour the butter mixture over the fish, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the tilapia with lemon slices, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure the tilapia is patted dry for better seasoning adherence.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference.
For a bit of heat, add more red pepper flakes when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg