Baked Tilapia
This baked tilapia is buttery, garlicky, super delicious, and cooks in under 15 minutes! No wine or fancy ingredients are required!
Servings: 3
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 tilapia fillets
- 1 lemon juiced
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes optional
- ¼ teaspoon paprika optional
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the tilapia fillets in a baking dish and season them on both sides with Kosher salt and black pepper. For some color, add paprika.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, parsley, red crushed pepper, grated garlic, and lemon juice. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to season the tilapia fillets generously on both sides, otherwise, it will turn out bland.
- Don't overcook the fish, or it will become dry and tough.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg