Lemon Butter Tilapia
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 232kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice or more, to taste
- 1 zest of lemon
- 4 (6oz) fillets tilapia
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside.
- Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture.
- Place into oven and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.