Description
Garlic Butter Tilapia Fillet is a delightful dish that combines the mild flavor of tilapia with a rich and savory garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In under 30 minutes, you can create tender, flaky fillets that are infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon. Serve this mouthwatering dish alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to soak up the delectable sauce. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, Garlic Butter Tilapia Fillet is sure to impress with its elegance and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the seasoned tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg