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One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia

One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia

This One-Pan Lemon Butter Tilapia is an effortless dish that pairs buttery goodness with zesty lemon, transforming fresh ingredients into a delightful symphony of flavor.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner, healthy meal, lemon butter, One Pan, Quick Recipe, tilapia
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

For the Tilapia

  • 4 fillets tilapia fresh or thawed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter use unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced fresh
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Garnish

  • fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Steps to Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté garlic for 1 minute until it becomes aromatic.
  • Stir in lemon juice and paprika until well combined.
  • Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Place tilapia in the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve alongside steamed veggies or fluffy rice. Properly stored, it will stay delicious for days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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