Lemon Herb Tilapia Green Beans (Printable Version)

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

# 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
03 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Arrange fillets on one side of the lined sheet pan and brush them generously with the prepared lemon-herb marinade.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on the opposite side of the sheet pan from the fish.
05 - Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 18 to 20 minutes, until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork and the green beans are tender-crisp.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the fish and vegetables. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is just a quick wipe and you're done.
  • The lemon-herb marinade soaks into the fish without any waiting or marinating time.
  • Green beans come out tender but still snappy, never mushy or sad.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday.
02 -
  • If your tilapia fillets are very thin, check them at 15 minutes or they'll overcook and turn rubbery.
  • Don't crowd the green beans or they'll steam instead of roast, spread them out even if you need a second pan.
  • Zest the lemon before you juice it, once it's juiced the zest is nearly impossible to get off cleanly.
03 -
  • Always preheat your sheet pan in the oven for a minute before adding the fish, it helps the fillets cook evenly and prevents sticking.
  • If your green beans are thick, blanch them in boiling water for two minutes before roasting so they finish at the same time as the fish.
  • Save any leftover marinade and toss it with the green beans before roasting for even more flavor.
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