Description
Light, flaky, and full of flavor, this garlic butter oven baked tilapia is a quick and healthy fish dinner perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
To create this mouthwatering Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 4 Tilapia fillets – Fresh or frozen (if using frozen, thaw before cooking)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter – Melted (use olive oil for a lighter alternative)
- 4 cloves garlic – Minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder as a quick swap)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice – Freshly squeezed (powdered lemon zest works in a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon paprika – For color and subtle heat
- Salt and black pepper – To taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley – Chopped, for garnish (dried parsley can be used too)
Instructions
● Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures an even cook for your tilapia, resulting in tender, flaky fish that melts in your mouth.
● Prepare the Baking Dish
Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking—this also makes cleanup easier.
● Make the Garlic Butter Mix
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. This aromatic blend is the star of the dish—feel free to adjust the garlic and lemon to taste.
● Arrange the Tilapia
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in the greased dish. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over each fillet to coat them well.
● Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
● Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy a healthy, flavorful fish dinner!
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 28g