Roasted Tilapia with Cucumber
Prep
20 mins
Cook
18 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under 40 minutes and tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did. Tilapia is such a mild, delicate fish that pairs beautifully with fresh cucumber and bright herbs, and the best part is that it's incredibly budget friendly. Cucumber is packed with hydrating compounds and antioxidants, making this dish not just delicious but genuinely good for you too. The whole thing roasts in the oven while you relax, and you end up with a restaurant quality meal that feels light and refreshing.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4tilapia fillets(6 oz each, patted dry)
- 2cucumber(English cucumbers, thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsfresh dill(finely chopped)
- 59 mlred onion(thinly sliced)
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoonfresh mint leaves(torn)
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- 2
Pat the tilapia fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Dry fish ensures crispier edges when roasted.
- 3
Place the seasoned fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Don't overcook; tilapia cooks quickly and can become dry.
- 5
While the fish roasts, prepare the cucumber salad by combining the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a medium bowl.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped dill, mint, and lemon zest to create the dressing.
Tip: Make the dressing while the fish cooks for best flavors.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 8
Remove the roasted tilapia from the oven and carefully transfer each fillet to a serving plate. Top generously with the cucumber salad and drizzle any remaining dressing around the plate.
Tip: Serve immediately while the fish is still warm against the cool cucumber salad.
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