Dill Butter Tilapia
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this elegant yet effortless Dill Butter Tilapia. Featuring tender tilapia fillets brushed with a luscious blend of garlic-infused butter, fragrant fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 25 minutes. The addition of a golden olive oil drizzle ensures the fillets bake to perfection, with a subtle crisp on the outside and a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture inside. This oven-baked recipe is not only quick and healthy but also incredibly versatile—pair it with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is a celebration of simple ingredients that shine together, making it a go-to choice for easy yet impressive dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the butter-dill mixture generously over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the fillets to help them brown slightly during cooking.
Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve the tilapia fillets warm with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Pair with your choice of sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1420 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 105.6 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1711 mg | 36% | |
*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.
