Oven Baked Tilapia

This Oven Baked Tilapia recipe is a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Seasoned with classic herbs and baked in a garlic butter sauce, it's incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets tilapia fillets
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
0.25 teaspoon lemon zest

Garnish

1 lemon lemon sliced into rounds
red pepper flakes
chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Arrange the seasoned fish in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets in the baking dish.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

This tilapia recipe is incredibly versatile. Serve it with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete and healthy meal.