Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia featuring tender fillets seasoned with aromatic herbs and a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, baked to perfection for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Tilapia and Seasoning
- 4 tilapia fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and season: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Arrange the fillets evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: In a 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, bright flavors during baking.
- Pour and bake: Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the seasoned tilapia fillets. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tilapia is flaky and tender when tested with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove the fish from the oven. Garnish with red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon slices to add a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly; be careful not to overcook to keep it moist and tender.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Red pepper flakes add a little heat but can be omitted if you prefer a milder dish.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.
- For additional flavor, you can marinate the fish in the garlic butter sauce for 15-20 minutes before baking.
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