Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    334 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia

This tasty and EASY Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia may be the most moist and flavorful fish you’ll ever make! Super simple ingredients!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2-2 pounds tilapia filets , approx 3-4 large filets
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced or grated
  • 1 1/2 fresh lemons
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • fresh parsley , for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place the tilapia filets into the prepared dish, allowing the thinner sides to overlap.
  3. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the fish.
  4. Season with the coarse kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  5. In a small microwave-safe dish, melt the butter in 30 second increments.
  6. When melted, remove and whisk in the garlic, zest from one lemon, juice from one lemon and the paprika. Pour the butter mixture over the fish.
  7. Cut the last 1/2 lemon into thin slices and place on top of the filets.
  8. Bake the fish for 14-17 minutes or until the filets are white and easily flaked with a fork.
  9. Serve over spaghetti squash, rice, cauliflower rice or pasta.
  10. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • I served my baked tilapia over roast spaghetti squash tossed with fresh basil, olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Potassium 648mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 733IU (15%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 386mg 16%
Potassium 648mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 733IU 15%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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