Garlic Herb Tilapia Zucchini (Printable Version)

Tender tilapia fillets paired with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a garlic herb marinade roasted to perfection.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Extra chopped parsley

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
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. Spread vegetables in an even layer, leaving space for the fish.
04 - Place tilapia fillets on the pan among the vegetables. Spoon the remaining marinade evenly over the fish.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing roasts in under 20 minutes, which means you can go from hungry to eating without losing your mind.
  • One pan means cleanup is laughably easy, leaving actual time for things that matter more than scrubbing.
  • The fish stays impossibly tender while the vegetables caramelize just enough to taste like you actually knew what you were doing.
02 -
  • Pat your fish completely dry before it hits the pan—moisture is the enemy of that delicate roasted texture you're chasing.
  • Don't crowd the vegetables or the fish will steam instead of roast, which changes everything about how good this tastes.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the fish at 14 minutes—overcooked fish is dry fish, and that's a tragedy.
  • Zest your lemon directly into the oil mixture rather than adding it at the end, so the flavor gets distributed and roasted into everything.
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