Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia 5 Rich Flavor Secrets
Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia features tender white fish baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Pat tilapia fillets dry and arrange in a single layer.
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Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Spoon mixture evenly over fillets.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until fish flakes easily.
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Rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to maintain moisture. Substitute olive oil for butter if preferred. Works well with other mild white fish.