Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner is a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned with zesty lemon pepper and baked alongside vibrant cherry tomatoes and crisp green beans, all drizzled with olive oil for a flavorful feast. The simple sheet pan method means minimal cleanup and maximum taste in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 large fresh tilapia fillets (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (for fish)
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (for vegetables)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the fish and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare pan: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Season vegetables: Place the cherry tomatoes and trimmed green beans onto the foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss them gently so they are evenly coated, then spread out in a single layer, leaving space on one side for the fish.
- Prepare tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a nice sear and prevent steaming. Place them on the free side of the baking sheet.
- Season fish: Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tilapia. Massage the oil into both sides of each fillet, then sprinkle sea salt evenly on both sides. Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning over the top side of the fillets. Finally, add one slice of lemon on top of each filet for added citrus aroma and taste.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional broil: For a golden, slightly crispy finish, broil the fish and vegetables for an additional 1 to 2 minutes watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh chives or parsley over the fish for a fresh herbal note. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon pepper seasoning with freshly cracked black pepper and lemon zest if preferred.
- If you don’t have fresh green beans, frozen can be used but reduce cooking time slightly as frozen veggies cook faster.
- Using a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil helps with quick cleanup.
- Check fish doneness by testing flakiness with a fork; overcooking can make it dry.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently.
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