Description
Lemon Pepper Tilapia is a quick, zesty dish that elevates weeknight dinners with fresh flavors. Enjoy flaky fish seasoned to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (1 lb total)
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Zest and juice the lemons into separate bowls.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the tilapia fillets. Sprinkle with black pepper and garlic powder evenly.
- Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky and opaque.
- Drizzle remaining lemon juice over cooked tilapia and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispy texture, consider pan-searing tilapia in a hot skillet before baking.
- Feel free to substitute tilapia with other white fish like cod or haddock.
- Add herbs like dill or thyme for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet (125g)
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg