Description
Delicious baked tilapia fillets topped with a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and garnish with additional parsley or lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 70