Description

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a quick and healthy dish featuring flaky tilapia fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish lined with parchment or lightly greased.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Substitute tilapia with other mild white fish like cod or haddock if preferred.
Do not overbake; fish is done when it flakes easily and is opaque.
Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.