Ingredients:

  • 4 tilapia fillets, approx 1.5 lbs (680g)
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) paprika
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish or rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Use paper towels to pat the tilapia fillets completely dry on both sides to prevent steaming.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley until the garlic is evenly suspended.
  4. Place the fillets in the prepared pan and season evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over each fillet, using a brush or spoon to coat the tops.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).