Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia Recipe
Garlic butter baked tilapia is great for when you want lots of flavor without a lot of work. Make this recipe for dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 4 people
Calories 193kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted melted butter use ghee for paleo and whole30
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 fillets of tilapia
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray*. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, parsley, onion powder, paprika, garlic and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the butter mixture over the tilapia fillets.
- Place into oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potato, mashed cauliflower or roasted veggies.
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Notes
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- If you don’t have cooking spray, use a cooking brush and olive oil.
- If the fish was frozen beforehand, make sure you fully thaw it before using it.
- For more golden tops, you can broil the fish for a few minutes.
- To store: If you store the leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge, it'll last 3-4 days.
- To reheat: Reheat the fish in the microwave or the stovetop.
- To freeze: Tilapia can be frozen for up to 4 months in a freezer-sage bag or container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 32mg