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Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender tilapia fillets seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then baked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfectly cooked in the oven, this fish recipe is quick to prepare and garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices for a bright finish, making it an ideal healthy dinner option for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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Fish

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Garnish

  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the tilapia fillets evenly and quickly.
  2. Season the Fillets: Season the tilapia fillets on both sides with salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Arrange the seasoned fillets in a 9×13 inch baking dish, spacing them evenly for consistent cooking.
  3. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. This mixture will infuse the fish with rich, zesty, and garlicky flavors.
  4. Pour Sauce Over Fish: Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the arranged tilapia fillets, making sure each piece is well coated.
  5. Bake the Fish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked through. The fish should be tender and opaque.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the tilapia from the oven and garnish with red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon slices for added color and flavor. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • NET CARBS: 3 g per serving
  • You can substitute tilapia with other white fish fillets such as cod or haddock.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet with sauce and garnish
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/garlic-butter-baked-tilapia-recipe/