Delicious Lemon Garlic Tilapia Recipe
Savor the delightful flavors of this Lemon Garlic Tilapia, a quick and easy dish that showcases perfectly cooked tilapia fillets drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its flaky texture and aromatic garlic notes. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place tilapia fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until frothy; add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the tilapia and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg