Step 1

Heat the oven to 425ºF. Stir 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 4 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Pat 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Place in an even layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish, they can overlap slightly if needed. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the tilapia.

Step 3

Bake until the tilapia is just cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily, 18 to 20 minutes. Garnish with 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves. Serve the tilapia with the sauce in the baking dish and lemon wedges.