Ingredients:

  • 6 (6 oz / 170g) tilapia fillets
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Use paper towels to pat each tilapia fillet completely dry to ensure the sauce adheres.
  3. Place the fillets in a single layer in the baking dish, keeping them separate for best results.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the mixture evenly over each fillet, using a brush or spoon to cover the tops and sides.
  6. Place one or two lemon slices on top of each fillet.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow residual heat to finish cooking.