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Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia: Quick, Healthy Delight

Delight in this Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia that’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Ensure they're fresh or properly thawed
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is recommended
  • 1/2 whole Lemon Fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, dill) Fresh is best, adjust if using dried
For Serving
  • Steamed Broccoli Nutritious side
  • Quinoa Light salad option

Equipment

  • oven
  • medium saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Arrange 4 tilapia fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
  4. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fillets and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Let the tilapia rest for a couple of minutes before serving with desired sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor. Let the tilapia rest post-baking to enhance flavors.

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