Baked Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Butter: Easy Flavorful Delight
Baked Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the mild flavor of tilapia with a zesty, buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tilapia in the lemon garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.