Lemon Garlic Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Lemon Garlic Tilapia, a quick and flavorful dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. This recipe features tender, flaky tilapia fillets brushed with a luscious garlic-butter sauce infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant zest, then lightly seasoned with paprika for a pop of flavor and color. Baked to perfection in under 15 minutes, this dish is a testament to how easy it can be to create restaurant-quality seafood at home. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served alongside lemon wedges for that extra citrusy kick, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, buttery rice, or a crisp side salad. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this healthy and vibrant lemon garlic tilapia is a must-try for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Slice the lemon in half and juice one-half, saving the other half for garnish.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Place the tilapia fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased lightly with olive oil.
Brush each fillet generously with the prepared lemon garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika for color and mild flavor.
Bake the tilapia fillets in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish cooks, chop the fresh parsley.
Remove the tilapia from the oven and sprinkle it with chopped parsley. Cut the reserved lemon half into wedges for serving alongside the dish.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1498 mg | 32% | |
*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.
