Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170 g) tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g) paprika
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves (15 g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (3 g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Use paper towels to pat each tilapia fillet completely dry on both sides.
  3. Season the fillets evenly with 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt, 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper, and 1/2 tsp (1 g) paprika, then place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp (57 g) melted unsalted butter, 3 cloves (15 g) minced garlic, and 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to emulsify.
  5. Spoon the garlic butter mixture generously over each fillet, ensuring the entire surface is coated.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are opaque, the flesh flakes easily with a fork, and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Optional: Turn the broiler on for the final 2 minutes of cooking until the garlic butter is bubbling and slightly deep golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven, immediately sprinkle with 1 tbsp (3 g) chopped fresh parsley, and spoon any remaining butter from the pan back over the fish.