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Baked Tilapia
This easy Baked Tilapia recipe with garlic butter is ready in just 25 minutes! Juicy, flavorful, and foolproof, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets fresh tilapia or frozen fillets, thawed (5-6 oz each) – I used thawed frozen fillets.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 5 Tablespoons butter divided (1 tablespoon for greasing, 4 tablespoons for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic about 2 medium cloves
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 Fresh lemon slices for garnish
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly brush butter on a baking dish.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle it evenly on both sides of the tilapia fillets. Place the fillets in a single layer in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, fresh garlic, and fresh lemon juice to create the buttery mixture.
- Brush or spoon the butter sauce over the top of the fish.
- Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Check the temperature at the 10-minute mark to prevent overcooking. If needed, continue cooking, checking every minute until it reaches your desired temperature.
- Sprinkle the fish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and fresh lemon slices. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1104IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1104IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.