Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia: The Best Easy Dinner Recipe
Enjoy a delightful and effortless dinner with Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and paprika, then remove from heat.
- Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the tilapia.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of herbs.
- Pair with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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