Description
Garlic Butter Oven-Baked Tilapia is a quick, flavorful dish featuring flaky fish topped with a crunchy garlic breadcrumb crust. Perfect for impressing family and friends during busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour melted garlic butter over them. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is flaky and opaque.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Substitute tilapia with cod or haddock for variety. - Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of paprika or lemon zest. - Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a balanced meal.