Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia recipe that combines tender tilapia fillets with a zesty lemon butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, featuring minimal ingredients and baked to perfection for a light, buttery finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tilapia fillets.
- Melt Butter: In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to create the base of your lemon butter sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Lemon Juice and Paprika: Stir in the lemon juice and paprika to infuse the sauce with a bright, smoky flavor.
- Season Tilapia: Season the tilapia fillets evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange Tilapia: Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over each piece.
- Bake Fish: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute tilapia with other white fish fillets like cod or haddock if preferred.
- Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring the fish during baking.
- Check fish doneness by gently flaking with a fork; it should separate easily and appear opaque.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or capers to the sauce before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
