Description
A simple yet luxurious dish featuring tilapia fillets topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and optional paprika and Parmesan.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the tilapia fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with additional parsley and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and check for doneness around the 12-minute mark to avoid overcooking.