There was a time when fish felt like too much work — but this garlic butter tilapia changed everything. It’s fast, foolproof, and packed with flavor. I started making it on weeknights when I wanted something light but satisfying, and now it’s one of those go-to recipes that makes me feel like I’ve got dinner handled, even when the day’s been chaos.

Ingredients:

• 4 tilapia fillets (about 5–6 oz each)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Lemon wedges, for serving

For the garlic butter:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill
   Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or use foil for easy cleanup.

2. Season the tilapia
   Pat fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Grill the fish
   Grill tilapia for 2–3 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until opaque and it flakes easily with a fork. Carefully flip with a wide spatula.

4. Make the garlic butter
   While the fish cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.

5. Serve
   Drizzle garlic butter over grilled tilapia and serve with lemon wedges. Pairs perfectly with rice, grilled vegetables, or a simple side salad.

Nutrition (per serving):

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 270 | Protein: 27g | Carbs: 1g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g