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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Arrange the fillets in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is tender.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Herb Swap: You can substitute the dried thyme and oregano with other herbs like basil, dill, or parsley for a fresh twist.
- Spicy Option: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Add Veggies: Toss in some vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes alongside the tilapia for a complete meal.
- Cheesy Garlic Butter Tilapia: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the fillets before baking for an added cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
