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One-pan lemon garlic tilapia served with rice and asparagus

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Tilapia – Quick Dinner Idea in 30 Minutes


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  • Author: Raelynn
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This One-Pan Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe is a 30-minute wonder—light, zesty, healthy, and made with just one dish. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or feeding the whole family.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tilapia fillets (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (plus optional zest)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, or green beans)
  • Lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place tilapia fillets on the sheet pan. Arrange veggies around the fish.
  4. Spoon the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the fillets and vegetables.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute tilapia with cod, flounder, or haddock.

To make it dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To reheat, use the oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with veggies
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg