HEALTHY Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia
Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a quick and easy seafood dinner made with garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon sliced into rounds
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano.
- Arrange the fillets in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fish, making sure each fillet is coated.
- Bake the Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon slices before serving.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest flavor.
- Unsalted butter lets you better control the seasoning.
- Tilapia can be replaced with cod, haddock, pollock, or other mild white fish.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, quinoa, rice pilaf, or a crisp green salad.