Ingredients
4 medium-sized tilapia fillets Provides protein and mild flavor
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon ground paprika Enhances taste and adds color
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Lemon slices for garnish Adds freshness and visual appeal
Red pepper flakes for garnish Adds freshness and visual appeal
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: to 400°F.
2-Season the tilapia fillets: with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Arrange the fish in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3-In a mixing bowl: whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then pour this mixture over the fillets.
4-Bake the tilapia: for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is tender.
5-Garnish: with lemon slices, red pepper flakes, and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Last Step:
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🕒 Check the tilapia at 10 minutes to avoid overcooking; it cooks quickly and is done when flaky.
🌡️ Fish is perfectly cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
🐟 Use fresh tilapia caught within 48 hours if possible, or good quality frozen tilapia is a great alternative.
❄️ Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 weeks; reheat covered with foil at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
🍚 Leftover garlic butter sauce makes a great addition stirred into cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg