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Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia: Your Quick Dinner Hero

This Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a quick and healthy dinner option that combines delicious flavors in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or frozen, completely thawed
For the Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use for better control over seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for optimal flavor
For the Zesty Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, dill) Adds vibrant color and freshness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • small pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat, then add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Lay the tilapia fillets in a baking dish in a single layer and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Bake the fillets for 12-15 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure tilapia fillets are thawed for even cooking. Pair with seasonal veggies for a complete meal.

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