Description
Flaky tilapia fillets infused with savory garlic butter, zesty lemon juice and zest, and aromatic herbs. A rich, restaurant-quality dish ready in 15 minutes, perfect for quick weeknight meals or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano
Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets in a 9×13 inch baking dish
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork
Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon slices before serving
Notes
Use fresh or thawed frozen tilapia fillets for best results
Unsalted butter is recommended for better control of sodium content
Fresh lemon juice and zest add bright flavor while frozen remainders can taste flat
For a spicy twist, add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the garlic butter mixture
Chopped dill or chives can be used as alternatives to parsley
Lime juice and zest can substitute lemon for a different citrus flavor
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet with garlic butter sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg