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Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia for a Quick Seafood Feast

This Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates any weeknight dinner with rich flavors and a healthy profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or frozen, thaw if frozen.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh for best flavor.
For the Flavor
  • 1 whole Lemon Use fresh lemon juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs e.g., parsley, dill. Dried can substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat with 2-3 minced garlic cloves, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 tilapia fillets spaced apart on it.
  4. Drizzle the melted garlic butter over the tilapia fillets evenly.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice generously over the fish and sprinkle fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bake the tilapia for about 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the tilapia rest for a minute before serving alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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