Lemon Herb Tilapia Green Beans (Printable)

Tender tilapia and crisp green beans roasted together with a bright lemon-herb marinade for a light meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (5–6 oz 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 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - Chopped fresh parsley
15 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Pat the tilapia fillets dry and place them on one side of the sheet pan. Brush each fillet generously with the lemon-herb marinade.
04 - Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, then arrange them in a single layer on the opposite side of the sheet pan.
05 - Roast the tilapia and green beans in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily and the beans are tender-crisp.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet pan, so cleanup is just tossing parchment paper.
  • The lemon-herb marinade makes the fish taste bright and restaurant-worthy without any fuss.
  • You can have dinner on the table in thirty minutes flat, even on your most chaotic evenings.
02 -
  • Do not skip patting the fish dry, wet fillets will not hold the marinade and the texture suffers.
  • If your green beans are thick, give them a five-minute head start in the oven before adding the fish.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil, it prevents sticking and makes cleanup even easier.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the fish at 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • Fresh parsley at the end is not optional, it adds a pop of color and freshness that ties everything together.
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