Lemon Butter Tilapia: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner
Enjoy this simple yet delicious Lemon Butter Tilapia that is perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and stir in lemon juice and garlic.
- Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the tilapia in the lemon butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Tilapia, Easy Dinner Recipe