Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia
A simple and delicious baked tilapia recipe featuring tender fish fillets topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to mix.
Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fillets.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.