Mouthwatering Tilapia Scampi

My husband and I love shrimp scampi. Since tilapia is usually cheaper than shrimp at the store, I concocted this easy recipe to enjoy the flavor of scampi at the price of tilapia!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 fillets

Ingredients

  • ¾cupbutter

  • 1 ½teaspoonslemon juice

  • 8clovesgarlic, halved

  • 4(6 ounce)tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry

  • 1tablespoondried parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave in 10-second increments until the butter is completely melted and the garlic has softened, stirring between each session, about 1 minute total.

  3. Arrange the tilapia in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the fillets assuring they are all evenly covered. Sprinkle the parsley over the tilapia.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, turning the fillets every 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
37g
47%
Saturated Fat
22g
112%
Cholesterol
153mg
51%
Sodium
322mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
35g
Vitamin C
5mg
27%
Calcium
79mg
6%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
734mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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