Lemon Butter Tilapia

Ingredients

1 lb tilapia filet (4 x 4 oz filets)

1 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, sliced and zested

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp paprika

Salt, pepper

Directions

Preheat oven (or air fryer) to 375 degrees F.

Place tilapia into a 8x13 baking dish and sprinkle over salt, pepper, and paprika.

In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and basil.

Brush mixture over tilapia and top with lemon slices.

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, and broil for 3 minutes.

Remove from oven and top with lemon zest and serve.

Notes

Easy recipe with citrus flavors!

Pair this with your favorite grain and vegetable.

Recipe serves 4.

1/4 total recipe gives 1.5 servings protein and 0.8 servings fat.