Description
Garlic butter oven baked tilapia brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables with exceptional ease. Delicate fish fillets nestled in rich, herbed butter create a simple yet elegant meal promising restaurant-quality results straight from home kitchen magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 tilapia fillets
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) lemon zest
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Liquid and Garnish Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the thermal preparation by calibrating the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal environment for transforming delicate tilapia into a succulent culinary masterpiece.
- Meticulously coat the tilapia fillets with a harmonious blend of salt, cracked black pepper, vibrant paprika, aromatic thyme, and robust oregano, then carefully nestle them into a spacious baking vessel.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together molten butter, pungent minced garlic, bright lemon juice, and zesty citrus shavings, creating an elegant flavor foundation that will elevate the fish’s natural essence.
- Lavishly drench the seasoned fillets with the garlic-infused butter elixir, ensuring each piece is comprehensively embraced by the savory coating.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven, allowing the tilapia to transform for 10-12 minutes until it reaches a delicate, flaky consistency that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove the baked fish and embellish with a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes, a scattering of verdant parsley, and strategically placed lemon medallions to introduce visual appeal and additional flavor dimensions.
- Serve the tilapia immediately, presenting a dish that marries delicate texture with robust, aromatic undertones.
Notes
- Master the perfect golden-brown crust by preheating the oven precisely at 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for delicate tilapia.
- Craft a flavor-packed seasoning blend combining salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano to elevate the fish’s natural taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg