Description
A delicious and easy weeknight dinner featuring mild tilapia fillets in a garlic butter and fresh lemon sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is beginner-friendly but elegant enough to impress family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat tilapia dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, cook 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Cook fillets by pan-searing, baking, or foil-pack method until fish flakes easily.
- Spoon garlic butter over fillets, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed frozen tilapia.
- Avoid overcooking to keep fish tender.
- Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Nutrition (optional): Approx. per serving: 240 calories, 14g fat, 2g carbs, 26g protein
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12–15 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4