Baked Tilapia Recipe With Garlic Butter
Baked Tilapia with Garlic Butter is the perfect dish when you want big flavor with minimal effort. The tilapia is baked to tender perfection, topped with a rich and savory garlic butter sauce made with butter, lemon, and fresh garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is full of bright, zesty flavors and a great option for a quick weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 fillets of tilapia
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray*. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, parsley, onion powder, paprika, garlic and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the butter mixture over the tilapia fillets.
- Place into oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potato, mashed cauliflower or roasted veggies.
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Notes
Store Instructions:
Leftovers — Transfer leftover baked tilapia to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer — You can freeze it by placing completely cooled tilapia in an airtight freezer-friendly container. Keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating — Reheat leftovers in the microwave with a splash of water or on the stovetop with olive oil until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 32mg