Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this effortless yet elegant Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter. This recipe pairs tender, flaky tilapia fillets with a luscious herb butter blend made from fresh parsley, dill, garlic, and zesty lemon, creating a harmony of bright and savory flavors. Enhanced with a lightly seasoned olive oil coating for extra juiciness, the fish bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for busy evenings. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers and pairs beautifully with simple sides like roasted vegetables or a crisp salad. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this oven-baked tilapia is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! Perfect for those searching for healthy fish recipes or easy dinners, this dish is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with fresh classic flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.
In a separate bowl, prepare the herb butter by combining the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix until well blended.
Spoon a generous dollop of the herb butter onto each tilapia fillet, spreading it evenly over the top.
Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve each fillet with a lemon wedge for squeezing over the top, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
