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Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia

Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia

Deliciously flavorful Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia - ready in 20 minutes or less and perfectly seasoned with garlic and spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 4 fillets tilapia 6 ounces each

Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Sauce

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley minced

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Heat until the butter is melted.
  • Stir in lemon juice, then pour the sauce evenly over the fish in the pan. Arrange lemon slices over the top.
  • Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Leftover baked tilapia can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, bake in the oven at 350°F, covered with foil to avoid drying it out, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 455mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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