Description
Lemon Butter Broiled Tilapia is a light and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender, flaky fish topped with a rich garlic-lemon butter sauce, perfect for quick and elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with foil.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the lemon butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
- Broil the tilapia for 6–8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before broiling for a slightly crispy topping.Mix in a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.Substitute lime juice for lemon for a citrus twist.Add a thin layer of Dijon mustard under the butter sauce for extra flavor depth.Top with capers for a briny contrast.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 8–10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
