PrintGarlic Butter Baked Tilapia
Enjoy this simple and flavorful garlic butter baked tilapia recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a healthy seafood option that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs tilapia fillets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the tilapia fillets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a complete meal, serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add other herbs like dill or chives.
- Tilapia cooks quickly, so watch it closely to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg