Lemon Garlic Tilapia Green Beans (Printable version)

A light tilapia dish with lemon, garlic, and tender green beans, perfect for a healthy dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Vegetables

01 - 4 tilapia fillets, 4 oz each, fresh or thawed
02 - 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 large garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
03 - Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil. Distribute green beans evenly in the center of each sheet and top with sliced red onion.
04 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place one fillet on top of the vegetables in each foil packet.
05 - Drizzle each fillet with the prepared lemon-garlic marinade and top with 2-3 lemon slices.
06 - Fold foil over the fish and vegetables, crimping edges tightly to create sealed packets. Transfer packets to a baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until tilapia becomes opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
08 - Carefully open packets, being cautious of escaping steam. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Low Calorie: Only 295 calories per serving while providing 36g of protein.
  • Easy Cleanup: Cooking in foil means almost no dishes to wash after dinner.
  • Healthy & Fresh: Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, featuring fresh green beans and zesty aromatics.
  • Perfectly Steamed: The foil packet method ensures the tilapia remains tender and never dries out.
02 -
  • Check your fish for doneness at the 18-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
  • Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the brightest flavor profile.
  • Be extremely careful when unfolding the foil, as the released steam is very hot and can cause burns.
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