Description
A delightful dish that features tender tilapia fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the fillets in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Let simmer briefly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until tilapia flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the tilapia and use fresh ingredients when possible.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg