Microwave Tilapia
Whip up a healthy, flavorful dinner in just 10 minutes with this easy Microwave Tilapia recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender tilapia fillets with a zesty blend of melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and a touch of salt and pepper. The microwave seals in the moisture, resulting in perfectly flaky fish every time. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready to pair with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or fluffy rice, this one-dish meal is both convenient and delicious. Plus, there's minimal cleanup required! Whether you're short on time or simply looking for a quick and nutritious seafood recipe, this microwave tilapia is the answer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and set them aside on a microwave-safe plate.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter by microwaving it in 15-second intervals until fully liquid.
Stir the lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter, creating a flavorful sauce.
Brush or spoon the butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cover the plate with microwave-safe plastic wrap or another microwave-safe cover to prevent splatters, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the tilapia on high power for 4-5 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets and your microwave's wattage.
Carefully remove the plate from the microwave (it will be hot) and discard the plastic wrap.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the fillets for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% | |
*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.
