Description
Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or melted butter.
- In a bowl, melt butter and mix in minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Place tilapia in the prepared dish, drizzle with garlic butter, and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Substitute tilapia with cod or haddock for variation. - Add herbs like dill or thyme for extra flavor. - Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.