Lemon-Pepper Baked Tilapia With Roasted Broccoli
Flaky tilapia fillets baked with zesty lemon and cracked black pepper. Served alongside perfectly roasted broccoli for a quick, nutrient-dense weeknight meal.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you have leftovers, store the fish and broccoli in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet rather than the microwave to prevent the tilapia from turning rubbery.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper f…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Place the broccoli florets on the baking…
Place the broccoli florets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the olive oil, season with salt and a generous grind of black pepper, and toss to coat. Spread them out evenly and roast for 5 minutes.
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While the broccoli begins roasting
While the broccoli begins roasting, pat the tilapia fillets thoroughly dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the fish with the remaining olive oil, then season both sides well with salt, plenty of black pepper, and the zest of half the lemon.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, push the broccoli to the edges, and place the tilapia fillets in the center. Slice the zested half of the lemon into rounds and lay them over the fish.
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Return the pan to the oven and…
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
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Cut the remaining half of the lemon…
Cut the remaining half of the lemon into wedges and squeeze fresh juice over the fish and vegetables just before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
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Patting the fish dry before oiling…
Patting the fish dry before oiling it ensures it roasts rather than steams, giving you a much better texture.
Cut your broccoli florets to roughly…
Cut your broccoli florets to roughly the same size, about 1.5 inches wide, so they cook evenly alongside the quick-cooking fish.
If you have leftovers
If you have leftovers, store the fish and broccoli in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet rather than the microwave to prevent the tilapia from turning rubbery.
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