Description
This Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to prepare tilapia fillets with a rich blend of spices, garlic butter, and fresh lemon. Baked to perfection in the oven, the fish is tender, flaky, and garnished with fresh parsley, lemon slices, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a delicious homemade seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 tilapia fillets
- Salt, to taste
- 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, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tilapia fillets.
- Season the tilapia: Lightly season the 4 tilapia fillets with salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Arrange the fish evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Pour sauce over fish: Evenly pour the garlic butter mixture over the seasoned tilapia fillets, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake the fish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is fork-tender and flakes easily.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon slices. Serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 3g per serving
- Use fresh tilapia fillets for best texture and flavor.
- You can adjust red pepper flakes based on your desired spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
