Need a fresh, tasty dinner that comes together real fast? Then you’ll love my easy Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia. Seasoned with a classic blend of lemon, garlic, melted butter, and paprika, this simple dinner really hits the spot! And, it’s all done in just 20 minutes.
There are so many great recipes for baked fish out there, but I really love this one because, it doesn’t require any mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, parmesan, or other toppings. All you need is lemon, garlic, and butter. Super simple, low carb, gluten free, Keto-friendly, AND flavorFUL. Even picky eaters love this tasty fish fillet recipe.
BUT, if you’re looking for a rich and creamy fish recipe, you have to try my Skillet Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Sauce.
In general, if you have access to fish that has been freshly caught, cleaned, and put up for sale within about 48 hours, then that’s your absolute best bet for quality. Other than that, the likelihood is that any fish you buy has been frozen at some point in order to keep it fresh for transport.
Frozen fish is also processed and frozen quickly after the catch. So you can feel confident that the fish in the freezer case is, in most cases, just as good as the fish at the counter, and maybe even better!
While wild-caught fish is generally thought to be the healthiest, many food experts say that properly farmed fish is very healthy, and that includes tilapia! Tilapia is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, and is a good source of protein.
However, some sources of tilapia are better than others, so be sure to check out the source’s reputation, standards, and the kind of feed they use for their fish.
If you haven’t baked tilapia before you may be wondering how to do it properly. Here are a few quick tips for the best baked tilapia:
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GARLIC BUTTER OVEN BAKED TILAPIA
Light, nutritious tilapia fillets are seasoned with garlic, butter, and lemon and baked to perfection.
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons butter, (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, (sliced into rounds, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes, (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)
- Lemon slices, (for garnish)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season tilapia with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano; arrange fish in a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; pour over tilapia.
- Bake tilapia for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes and is fork-tender.
- Garnish with pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon slices. Serve.
Garlicky Lemon Baked Tilapia
Make this super buttery, lemony Baked Tilapia in 20 minutes flat with just 8 ingredients—including salt and pepper!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 302 Calories, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 497 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 35 g
Ingredients:
- 4 (6-oz.) tilapia fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Season tilapia with salt and pepper and place on a small baking sheet.
- Mix together butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest then pour over tilapia. Place lemon rounds on top and around tilapia.
- Bake tilapia until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Baked Tilapia
I’ve decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy tilapia recipes, I decided to try baked tilapia. I love that it’s fast, too! —Hope Stewart, Raleigh, North Carolina
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instruction:
Place tilapia in an ungreased 13×9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
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FAQ
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