Garlic Herb Tilapia Zucchini (Printable Version)

Tender tilapia paired with zucchini and cherry tomatoes, flavored with garlic and herbs for a healthy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 tilapia fillets, 5-6 oz each, patted dry

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Extra chopped parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
03 - Place zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with half the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Arrange vegetables in a single layer, leaving space for fish placement.
04 - Position tilapia fillets on the pan among the vegetables. Spoon remaining marinade evenly over the fish.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley. Serve immediately.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means you're basically done with cleanup before you sit down to eat.
  • The fish stays impossibly tender while the vegetables get slightly caramelized, like they're each cooking at their own perfect pace.
  • It's the kind of meal that feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough that you won't stress about it.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the fish dry—moisture is the enemy of a beautiful, tender fillet.
  • Arrange your vegetables in a single layer on the pan; overcrowding them makes them steam instead of roast, and you lose that caramelized edge that makes them delicious.
03 -
  • Keep your oven at 400°F—any cooler and the vegetables won't caramelize, any hotter and your fish might dry out before the zucchini is tender.
  • If your pan is crowded, use two pans instead of stacking everything; roasting needs room for hot air to circulate and work its magic.
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