Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 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

7 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.

3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.

4. 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.

5. Spoon a generous dollop of the herb butter onto each tilapia fillet, spreading it evenly over the top.

6. Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

7. 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

1 serving (162.2g)

Calories		244
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.9 g	22%
	Saturated Fat	8.4 g	42%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		81 mg	27%
Sodium		543 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		4.7 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	5%
	Total Sugars	1.5 g
Protein		20.8 g	42%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		31 mg	2%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		430 mg	9%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 604 cal (59.7%%)

Protein: 333 cal (32.9%%)

Carbs: 74 cal (7.3%%)