Description
Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a simple yet elegant dish that transforms tender tilapia fillets into a flavorful masterpiece. Baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, this meal is aromatic and visually stunning, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Just thirty minutes from start to finish, this recipe delivers flaky fish enveloped in savory goodness, sure to impress your family and guests alike. Pair with your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
- Tilapia fillets
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh minced garlic
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat, then stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place tilapia fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter over the fillets and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining garlic butter over the fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg