Lemon Butter Tilapia Sheet Pan (Printable Version)

Tilapia and tender vegetables baked in lemon butter for a colorful, quick weeknight dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (5–6 ounces each), thawed if frozen
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, sliced

→ Lemon Butter Sauce

08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or a blend of basil, oregano, and thyme
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange potatoes evenly on the sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and chopped parsley.
04 - After 10 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add broccoli florets, bell pepper slices, and red onion to the pan. Drizzle half the lemon butter sauce over vegetables and toss to coat.
05 - Pat tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Nestle fillets among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Spoon remaining lemon butter sauce evenly over the fish.
06 - Return sheet pan to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
07 - Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy one, pan dinner so there is barely any cleanup
  • Bursting with flavor thanks to fresh lemon and real butter
  • Ready in only thirty minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally gluten-free and adaptable for different diets by swapping veggies or dairy-free butter
  • Budget,friendly way to enjoy fish and veggies
02 -
  • High in protein and healthy fats so very satisfying for a light meal
  • Quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company
  • Customizable with whatever vegetables you have on hand
03 -
  • Always dry the fish well so it roasts not steams
  • Slice vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate
  • Add a few tablespoons of capers or sliced olives alongside the fish if you love briny flavors
  • Never skip the fresh lemon zest for its aroma and extra citrus pop
  • Let the fish rest on the pan for just a minute after roasting to keep juices in and make serving clean and easy
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