Baked Tilapia
This easy Baked Tilapia recipe with garlic butter is ready in just 25 minutes! Juicy, flavorful, and foolproof, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets fresh tilapia or frozen fillets, thawed (5-6 oz each) – I used thawed frozen fillets.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 5 Tablespoons butter divided (1 tablespoon for greasing, 4 tablespoons for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic about 2 medium cloves
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 fresh lemon slices for garnish
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly brush butter on a baking dish.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle it evenly on both sides of the tilapia fillets. Place the fillets in a single layer in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, fresh garlic, and fresh lemon juice to create the buttery mixture.
- Brush or spoon the butter sauce over the top of the fish.
- Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Check the temperature at the 10-minute mark to prevent overcooking. If needed, continue cooking, checking every minute until it reaches your desired temperature.
- Sprinkle the fish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and fresh lemon slices. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg