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Make this crispy, Paleo Fried Fish for a healthy, 30-minute meal that kids will love! A gluten free fried fish batter that you will not believe is good for you. Do you ever get stuck in the chicken and ground beef rut for dinner? I know we do. To many …
Make this crispy, Paleo Fried Fish for a healthy, 30-minute meal that kids will love! A gluten free fried fish batter that you will not believe is good for you. Do you ever get stuck in the chicken and ground beef rut for dinner? I know we do. To many of us, chicken and ground…
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Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Each recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less to save you time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! The tender, flaky fish is bursting with zesty citrus…
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! The tender, flaky fish is bursting with zesty citrus and ready in under 30 minutes. We love it with a simple salad or quick sauteed veggies (even the kids are fans!).
Lately we’ve been struggling with that old question, “What’s for dinner?” As cookbook authors we have written whole books of ideas, but believe us—it’s still a question we ask on a daily basis!
Here’s a great recipe that solves that dilemma: lemon pepper tilapia! It comes together in under 30 minutes and the fish is so tender and zingy, it’s irresistible! Pair it with a quick veggie like sauteed broccoli, an easy arugula salad, and couscous, rice or quinoa, and you’re in business! Our whole fam loves this one, especially with a dipping sauce like dill sauce or tahini yogurt, or lemon garlic butter sauce.
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe uses just a handful of ingredients for big, bold flavor. The key—of course—is lemon pepper, a seasoning mix you can find in your local grocery. Here are a few ingredient notes and substitutions:
Keep in mind, some brands of lemon pepper you’ll find at the grocery include salt. Make sure to review the ingredients on the lemon pepper container before you start cooking, and reduce the salt in the recipe if it does contain salt.
Don’t have lemon pepper? You can also simply use fresh ground black pepper in this recipe! The recipe also calls for lemon zest from a real lemon, which will bring plenty of citrus notes to the salmon.
Most of the of tilapia that’s available to buy is farm raised, so you’ll want to look for responsibly farmed tilapia. Here’s what Monterrey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommends when looking for sustainable tilapia.
While you don’t have to serve this lemon pepper tilapia with anything fancy, everything tastes better with a little dipping sauce! Our favorite ways to serve it are with a butter sauce over the top, or a creamy sauce for dipping. Here are a few ideas:
This lemon pepper tilapia is the best easy dinner idea since there’s barely any prep involved! There are so many easy ways: we like to mix up a fresh salad or quick sauteed veggies while the fish is baking. Here are a few ideas:
Lemon pepper tilapia stores refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Personally, we find fish is best when it is freshly made. When we repurpose leftover fish, we like to make it into new things like tuna salad or tuna cakes (but using tilapia).
We love eating tilapia at our house: it’s quick, simple and flavorful, and it has a mild flavor that everyone in our family enjoys. A few more of our top tilapia recipes are this baked tilapia (a fan favorite!), fried tilapia, Parmesan crusted tilapia, and blackened tilapia.
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and pescatarian.
Tilapia is a good source of lean protein and contains various vitamins and minerals. It’s also low in calories and fat.
Absolutely! While tilapia is a popular and affordable option, you can substitute it with other white fish like cod, haddock, or flounder.
It’s best to cook tilapia fresh for optimal flavor and texture. However, you can prepare the lemon pepper seasoning in advance and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes 
Yield: 4 This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! The tender, flaky fish is bursting with zesty citrus and ready in under 30 minutes. We love it with a simple salad or quick sauteed veggies (even the kids are fans!).
Note: *If using a lemon pepper mixture that includes salt in its ingredient list, reduce the kosher salt to ⅛ teaspoon, then add more to taste when serving.
If desired, serving with a dipping sauce like dill sauce, tahini yogurt, or tartar sauce, or a butter sauce like lemon butter sauce or garlic butter sauce.
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten FreeWe’ve partnered with our friends at The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers to introduce you to your new favorite fish.
Today’s Q: Are all white fish created equal? Recipes that call for white fish often make it seem that way, not specif…
We’ve partnered with our friends at The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers to introduce you to your new favorite fish.
Today’s Q: Are all white fish created equal? Recipes that call for white fish often make it seem that way, not specifying which one to use. But I’ve long had my suspicions that one reigns supreme (for a hint, just peep my byline).
Bring the sushi restaurant home with this Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi! A light and refreshing dish that definitely packs a…
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Bring the sushi restaurant home with this Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi! A light and refreshing dish that definitely packs a flavorful punch.
This is a creation from my last trip to Kauai and we quickly became obsessed! The fresh fish, fresh fruit, and peppers are just so satisfying. Aside from the flavor, one of my favorite things about this recipe is that it comes together really quickly. You start by whisking together a few flavorful ingredients to create a delicious sauce, and then all you need to do is slice your tuna and watermelon, assemble, and serve!
This dish is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and some flakey salt for a savory touch. Plus, the vibrant microgreens add a really fresh element, and the creamy goat cheese brings a slightly tangy flavor to this Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi dish. Once you add the ponzu mixture, this flavor combination will blow you away!
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, chile, sesame oil, and ponzu. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Using a sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain into thin, domino-size pieces.
Arrange the fish and watermelon on a plate, layering watermelon slices in between each of the tuna slices. Drizzle the tuna and watermelon with the olive oil and sprinkle with the flakey salt.
Pour or drizzle the ponzu mixture over the sashimi, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the ponzu mixture.
Sprinkle the microgreens and the goat cheese over the top and drizzle with the remaining ponzu mixture. Serve and enjoy!
I recommend looking at a fish and seafood market near you! Some grocery stores sell sushi-grade tuna, too. They may be frozen in your market but I promise that is super fresh once defrosted!
I used Daikon radish microgreens for this recipe, but you can use any type of microgreen you have available to you!
Thai chile will work great, too!
Trust me, the brightness and creaminess of the goat cheese adds such a great flavor to this dish. But if you prefer to keep this dairy-free, feel free to omit.
I hope this Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi brings a vacation vibe to your next meal! Comment below if you try it!
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Ready to elevate your smoked salmon game from good to unforgettable? The secret’s in the smoking wood, and we’re about to unlock it for you. Forget one-size-fits-all approaches. Salmon’s delicate flavor demands the perfect wood pairin…
Ready to elevate your smoked salmon game from good to unforgettable? The secret’s in the smoking wood, and we’re about to unlock it for you. Forget one-size-fits-all approaches. Salmon’s delicate flavor demands the perfect wood pairing, and we’ve done the legwork to bring you the ultimate guide. We’ll steer you towards woods that complement, not…
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You have to try this low-carb, one-pan wonder!
You have to try this low-carb, one-pan wonder! Craving a show-stopping seafood dish that’s both impressive and easy to prepare? Our smoked cedar plank salmon is the answer to your grilling prayers. This easy seafood recipe combines the delicate flavors of fresh salmon with the aromatic essenc…
Craving a show-stopping seafood dish that’s both impressive and easy to prepare? Our smoked cedar plank salmon is the answer to your grilling prayers. This easy seafood recipe combines the delicate flavors of fresh salmon with the aromatic essence of cedar, all enhanced by a gentle kiss of smoke. It’s easier than making grilled salmon because you don’t have to worry about sticking, giving you picture-perfect…
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Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!
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