Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika (or red chili powder for a spicy kick)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For the Tilapia:
- 4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tilapia: Wash the tilapia fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the fillets in a baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika (or red chili powder), salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the sauce mixture over the tilapia fillets. Arrange lemon slices between the fillets for added flavor and garnish.
- Bake the Tilapia: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking to prevent the fish from drying out.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the pan drippings over the fillets. This dish pairs perfectly with rice and vegetables.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
