Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia
A simple and flavorful 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: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless and boneless
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fillets.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides.