Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
22 min
4 servings

This garlic butter oven-baked tilapia is quick, easy, and delicious! The tender, flaky fish, coupled with the decadent sauce, is too good to miss.

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a bit of melted butter.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until fully blended.

  3. 3

    Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets, ensuring that each fillet is well coated. Use a brush or spoon to spread it evenly if needed.

  5. 5

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillets, so check for doneness around the 10-minute mark.

  6. 6

    For a golden finish, switch the oven to broil mode for the last 1–2 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid overcooking.

  7. 7

    Remove the tilapia from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus.

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