Baked Tilapia Dinner Recipe
An easy, healthy baked tilapia perfect for quick weeknight dinner recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over each fillet.
- Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.