Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia
Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia is a simple yet impressive dish that elevates weeknight dinners to gourmet status. With tender tilapia fillets bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, the enticing aroma will have your family and friends eager to dig in. Enjoy flaky fish that’s both delicious and visually appealing!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then remove from heat.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added brightness, mix in some lemon zest before baking. - Substitute tilapia with another mild white fish like cod or haddock if desired. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.