Delicious Herb-Crusted Tilapia with Garlic Butter

This Herb-Crusted Tilapia with Garlic Butter is a scrumptious and easy-to-make seafood dish that will impress your family and friends. The tilapia fillets are coated in a flavorful herb crust and cooked to perfection. Served with a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, this dish is the perfect combination of crispy, tender, and buttery. It's a restaurant-quality meal that you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each tilapia fillet into the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the fish.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked.
7. While the fish is baking, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
8. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
9. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
10. Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the oven and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top.
11. Serve the herb-crusted tilapia with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

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