Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia features tender tilapia fillets baked to perfection with a flavorful lemon butter garlic sauce. This healthy seafood dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1.5 pounds total)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Tilapia Fillets: Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Make Lemon Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Fillets: Spoon the lemon butter mixture evenly over each tilapia fillet, making sure they are fully coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bake the Fish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fillets, and serve immediately with lemon slices on the side for extra zest.
Notes
- This dish pairs perfectly with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture before baking.
