Roasted Tilapia with Green Bean and Lemon Butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just thirty five minutes and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Tilapia is such a mild, delicate fish that takes beautifully to bright flavors, and the lemon butter sauce is absolutely divine. Green beans are packed with vitamins and fiber, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious. Best of all, the ingredients are affordable and easy to find at any grocery store. Everything roasts together on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Your family will think you're a culinary genius, and you'll love how simple it actually is to make.
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Ingredients
- 4tilapia fillets(about 6 oz each)
- 1½ poundsfresh green beans(trimmed and patted dry)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
- 59 mlvegetable broth
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange trimmed green beans on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast for 8 minutes until they begin to soften.
Tip: Pat the green beans dry before roasting to help them get slightly crispy.
- 2
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the green beans to the sides. Pat the tilapia fillets dry and arrange them in the center of the sheet.
Tip: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the fish for better browning.
- 3
Brush the tilapia fillets with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Top each fillet with a thyme sprig and sliced shallot.
Tip: Don't over-season as the lemon butter sauce will add additional flavor.
- 4
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Tilapia cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- 5
While the fish finishes cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vegetable broth, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until combined.
Tip: Keep the sauce warm but don't let it boil to maintain the butter's silky texture.
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the tilapia and green beans to serving plates. Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the fish and beans.
Tip: Serve immediately while everything is still hot for the best flavor and texture.
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