Homemade Tilapia Recipe
This easy Tilapia recipe is the perfect dish to make when you are short on time and want something simple and delicious. The perfectly balanced sauce is a blend of butter, garlic, lemon, and spices that add depth and flavor to this dish!
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick salted butter melted
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 4 6oz tilapia filets
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 3-4 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375F and prep a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl and set aside.
- Pat down the tilapia filets with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper (and crushed red pepper flakes (optional)) and place into the greased baking dish. Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over each tilapia filet.
- Place the baking tray into the oven and bake the fish until it flakes easily, between 10-12 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories119kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein1gFat12gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol31mgSodium108mgPotassium89mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A687IUVitamin C22mgCalcium23mgIron1mg