Lemon Garlic Tilapia
A quick and easy baked tilapia recipe that combines fresh garlic, lemon, and butter for a flavorful and flaky fish dish.
Ingredients
For the tilapia
- 4 fillets tilapia fillets Fresh or frozen, thawed
- ¼ cup butter Melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic Minced
- 1 lemon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp parsley Chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place tilapia fillets in the baking pan and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Sprinkle parsley on top if using.
Baking
- Bake tilapia in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Serving
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice. This dish pairs well with garlic butter rice, roasted asparagus, or a lemony chickpea beet salad. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices.