Description
One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender fish with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice and paprika.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place tilapia in the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia, Tilapia, Lemon Butter, Quick Dinner