Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia – Juicy & Easy Dinner
Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia is a quick and flavorful dinner made with fresh garlic, lemon, herbs, and melted butter. This easy baked fish recipe stays tender and juicy in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon slices
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease baking dish.
2. Pat tilapia dry and place in single layer.
3. Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and seasonings.
4. Pour sauce over fillets and top with lemon slices.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes until fish flakes easily.
6. Garnish with parsley and spoon extra sauce before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/garlic-butter-oven-baked-tilapia/