Sheet pan lemon herb tilapia (Printable)

Tender tilapia fillets roasted with lemon-herb marinade and fresh green beans for a healthy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (5–6 ounces each)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Pat tilapia fillets dry and place them on one side of the sheet pan. Brush fillets generously with the lemon-herb marinade.
04 - Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Arrange them in a single layer on the opposite side of the sheet pan.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and green beans are tender-crisp.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cooked ingredients and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means you can actually sit down after dinner instead of scrubbing dishes.
  • The lemon and herbs make the fish taste bright and fresh without any complicated sauces or steps.
  • It feels like a restaurant meal but takes less time than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • If your tilapia fillets are thin, check them at 15 minutes because they can overcook quickly and turn rubbery.
  • Don't skip patting the fish dry before marinating or the moisture will prevent the herbs from sticking and the fish won't brown.
  • Spread the green beans in a single layer with space between them so they roast instead of steam, which keeps them crisp and vibrant.
03 -
  • Use a rimmed sheet pan so the juices don't spill in your oven, and make sure it's large enough that everything has room to breathe.
  • Let the fish sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly and stays tender.
  • Taste a green bean halfway through roasting and adjust the time if you like them softer or crispier, everyone's oven runs a little different.
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