Sarah's Tilapia

Delight your taste buds with "Sarah's Tilapia," a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Tender tilapia fillets are baked to perfection in a rich, garlicky butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, zesty lemon peel, and fragrant parsley. Highlighted with a touch of paprika, salt, and black pepper, this dish boasts an irresistible balance of flavor and simplicity. Ready in just 25 minutes, this oven-baked tilapia recipe will become your go-to choice for light, wholesome meals. Serve it with roasted veggies, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

Brush the tilapia fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle them evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 6

Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 7

Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with a side of roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(528.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.3

Total Fat 73.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 352mg	0%
Sodium 2600.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 105.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.7mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1742.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 38.0%

Carbs: 2.9%