Easy Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia
Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of Easy Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia. Tender tilapia fillets are enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, guaranteeing an impressive culinary experience that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (approximately 1 lb)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Place the tilapia fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle half of the garlic butter over them and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the remaining garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (4 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg