Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this effortless yet elegant Baked Tilapia with Herb Butter. This recipe pairs tender, flaky tilapia fillets with a luscious herb butter blend made from fresh parsley, dill, garlic, and zesty lemon, creating a harmony of bright and savory flavors. Enhanced with a lightly seasoned olive oil coating for extra juiciness, the fish bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for busy evenings. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers and pairs beautifully with simple sides like roasted vegetables or a crisp salad. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this oven-baked tilapia is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! Perfect for those searching for healthy fish recipes or easy dinners, this dish is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with fresh classic flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of each tilapia fillet.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, prepare the herb butter by combining the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix until well blended.

Step 5

Spoon a generous dollop of the herb butter onto each tilapia fillet, spreading it evenly over the top.

Step 6

Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

Step 7

Remove the tilapia from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve each fillet with a lemon wedge for squeezing over the top, and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	495.5 grams (495.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	674

Total Fat 25.20g	32%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 234mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 7.70g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 1.70g
Protein 105.10g	210%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1731mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.5%

Protein: 62.0%

Carbs: 4.5%