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Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia Recipe

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia Recipe – Quick & Delicious Dinner

A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia recipe that transforms simple tilapia fillets into a rich and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or thoroughly thawed for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness; replace with olive oil for lighter flavor.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best, but powdered works in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the dish; lime juice makes a delightful alternative.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Adds color and freshness; consider dill or chives as alternatives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stir in minced garlic, and let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
  4. Place tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish, drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the fillets, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake the tilapia for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining garlic butter mixture over the tilapia. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure tilapia is completely thawed and patted dry before seasoning. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 145°F (63°C).

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