Description
This Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia recipe offers a quick and delicious dinner option featuring tender tilapia fillets baked in a flavorful mixture of garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights that combines simplicity with rich, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets Tilapia (fresh or frozen)
Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme) (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when you place the fish inside.
- Grease the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish using butter or cooking spray to prevent the fish from sticking during baking.
- Melt the Butter and Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh herbs to create a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Coat the Tilapia: Arrange the tilapia fillets evenly in the greased baking dish, then pour the prepared garlic butter mixture over the fillets, making sure they are well coated.
- Bake the Fish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the tilapia for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the baked tilapia from the oven and serve immediately while hot, paired with your choice of side dishes for a quick and delightful dinner.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh tilapia fillets, but frozen can be used if properly thawed beforehand.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs if fresh are unavailable.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
- Make sure not to overbake the fish to keep it tender and moist.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
