Garlic Butter Oven Baked Tilapia

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
• Chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Pat dry the tilapia fillet with a kitchen towel and keep it aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix to combine.

4. 4

   Arrange the lemon slices in a 9X13 baking dish and place the tilapia fillet on top.

5. 5

   Pour the prepared garlic butter over the fillet and bake the tilapia for 10-15 minutes until they are cooked and look opaque.

6. 6

   Arrange the tilapia on a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon slices.