Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia: Easy and Flavorful Delight
Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia is a delicious and healthy dish that’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the tilapia fillets in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over them.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust the garlic according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Tilapia, Tilapia Recipe, Healthy Fish Dish