This easy lemon garlic tilapia is as simple as it is delicious! Tilapia is brushed with a fresh lemon, garlic a herb butter, then quickly broiled. Perfect for any night of the week.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

This is one of the easiest recipes you will find here on Simply Scratch.

It’s so good that my girls quickly gobble it up and ask for seconds! And when kids ask for seconds, you know it’s good!

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

To Make This Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia You Will Need:

  • garlic
  • juice of half a lemon
  • melted butter
  • fresh parsley
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 4 fresh tilapia fillets

First, pull the ingredients out and get going. What I love about this recipe is that the simplest of ingredients create such a delicious dish.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Next, into a medium bowl, press or add in one minced garlic clove.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Then add the juice of half a lemon and 3 tablespoons melted butter.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Next, finely chop up about 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

And then add that along with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Next, whisk until combined and the salt and pepper are mixed throughout.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Then, arrange 4 tilapia on a small baking sheet. My sheet pan is non-stick, but if it wasn’t I’d line with foil or spray with olive oil.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Pat the tilapia dry with paper towel before dividing the lemon garlic mixture onto each fillet.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

And then spread around to evenly cover the fish. Place in a preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. Then rotate the pan and put the broiler on for 3 to 5 more minutes or until the fish is completely opaque and flakes.

Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia l SimplyScratch.com

Serve and enjoy! I like to serve this tilapia with this broccoli recipe and brown or wild rice.

Ps… Your house will smell incredible!

Enjoy! And if you give this Easy Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
No ratings yet
Leave a Review »
Yield: 4 servings

Easy Lemon-Garlic Tilapia

This easy lemon garlic tilapia is as simple as it is delicious! Tilapia is brushed with a fresh lemon, garlic a herb butter, then quickly broiled. Perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tilapia fillets

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Use a non-stick baking sheet or line with foil.
  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels. Place fillets in baking sheet and set aside.
  • Quickly press the garlic into a small bowl, and then add the melted butter, juice of half a lemon, the minced fresh parsley and then the salt and pepper. Whisk until combined and then drizzle the garlic butter evenly on top of tilapia fillets, and then brush to cover the entire tilapia fillet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish is starting to turn opaque, about 6 minutes. This will depend on the size of your filets.
  • Then turn on the broiler on high and broil for 3-5 more minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes when pulled apart with a fork. Serve hot!
Serving: 1g, Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 455mg, Potassium: 534mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 431IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg