Best 8 Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary delight with our tantalizing Lemon Pepper Tilapia recipes! This healthy and flavorful fish dish is a perfect balance of zesty lemon and aromatic pepper, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Discover three variations of this delectable recipe, each offering a unique twist to the classic combination. From a simple yet satisfying Lemon Pepper Tilapia with a crispy, golden-brown crust to a flavorful Lemon Pepper Tilapia Foil Packet bursting with aromatic herbs and vegetables, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey with our Lemon Pepper Tilapia extravaganza!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-PEPPER TILAPIA



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I usually have the ingredients on hand for this lemony dish that's ready in a jiff. I use tilapia, but this method peps up any white fish. -Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in lemon zest and juice. Drizzle over fish; sprinkle with garlic salt, paprika and pepper., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-PEPPER TILAPIA WITH MUSHROOMS



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My husband and I are trying to add more fish and healthy entrees to our diet and this one makes it easy. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, so it's perfect for hectic weeknights. -Donna McDonald, Lake Elsinore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a 12-in. skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer., Place fillets over mushrooms; sprinkle with paprika, cayenne and remaining lemon pepper. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Top with tomato and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROILED LEMON-PEPPER TILAPIA



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Tilapia fillets basted in a lemon-pepper and butter sauce broiled to flaky perfection!

Provided by JLeigh

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
½ cup salted butter, melted
⅛ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place fillets on the prepared pan. Stir parsley and lemon-pepper seasoning into the melted butter in a small bowl. Baste fillets with the butter mixture using a turkey baster, using the entire mixture. Sprinkle fillets with bread crumbs.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until the thickest part of the fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Remove fish from the pan and place it on a platter. Remove the foil very carefully from the pan, taking care not to spill the excess butter sauce, and pour over the fish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 259.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA



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Make and share this Lemon Pepper Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lechef in Boise ID

Categories     Tilapia

Time 9m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
4 tilapia fillets
lemon pepper seasoning
salt

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, melt butter on a med heat.
  • Add oil.
  • Put fish in pan.Season with lemon pepper and salt.
  • Turn in 3 minutes and season other side, cook for 4 more minutes.
  • Serve.

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH SPICY LEMON PEPPER RUB



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Make and share this Grilled Tilapia With Spicy Lemon Pepper Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
4 tilapia fillets, about 6 ounces each
olive oil
kosher salt or sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Oil the grate and a perforated grill rack.
  • To make the rub, combine all the ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure the lid and shake to blend.
  • Brush or spray the fillets on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of the rub. (Save the rest for later use; it will keep in the cupboard for several months.)
  • Place the fish, flesh side down, on the oiled perforated grill rack and grill for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning once halfway through. A fish fillet is done when it begins to flake when tested with a fork in the thickest part.
  • Remove from the grill and season with salt and pepper. Combine the melted butter and lemon juice and drizzle the lemon butter over the grilled fish. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 123.5, Sodium 395.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 26.2

SEARED LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA



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Enjoy This recipe created with Progresso® bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup champagne vinegar (or other high-quality white wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 egg yolks, from pasteurized eggs
1 cup pumpkin seed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ice water, if needed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, preferably gray salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted lightly in oven
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups Progresso™ lemon pepper panko crispy bread crumbs
6 tilapia fillets, 5 to 6 oz each
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
3 small heads of butter lettuce, washed and dried well, torn
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In food processor, place the vinegar, mustard, shallot, thyme and pasteurized egg yolks. Cover; process until smooth. With the machine running, add the 1 cup pumpkin seed oil and then the 1 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. If the mixture gets too thick, add the 1 tablespoon ice water. Season with the salt and pepper. Stir in pumpkin seeds. Refrigerate while making tilapia.
  • Place the flour, 2 eggs and the bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Dip each fillet in flour then in eggs and finally, dredge on both sides in bread crumbs, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat 2 skillets over high heat. Divide 3 tablespoons olive oil evenly between skillets. When hot, add the fish; reduce heat to medium, and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Turn fish and cook on the second side until the fish is done throughout (test with a fork), about 4 minutes, depending on thickness.
  • Transfer the fish to 6 individual plates. Garnish with the lemon wedges. Toss the lettuce with a portion of the dressing; divide among plates of fish. Spoon some of the additional dressing over the fish; sprinkle pomegranate seeds over all, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1180, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 18, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA (OR CATFISH)



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You can purchase lemon pepper at in any grocery store in the spice section, it's also great on veggies and steaks too but really brings out the flavor on fish ;-)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Catfish

Time 15m

Yield 6 fish fillets

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon season salt)
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten (you might need 3 eggs)
6 tilapia fillets (or use catfish)
2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
lemon slice, sliced thinly (optional)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, salt, and lemon pepper until well combined.
  • Place the eggs in a shallow dish.
  • Dip fish fillets into the eggs then dredge in the flour/cornmeal mixture until well coated.
  • Heat butter with oil in a large skillet.
  • Add in the fillets and fry until brown on both sides.
  • Place the fish on a serving platter and top each fillet with 2 to 3 lemon slices if desired.
  • Delicious!

LEMON PEPPER PARMESAN BREADED TILAPIA



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I have been working on different combinations and decided on this..It really compliments the Tilapia...We enjoy Lemon Butter Baby Limas, Garlic-Thyme Brown Rice and Tarter sauce with it...We discovered that all together they complement each other...We enjoy this very much..I hope you do to.

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tilapia filets (rinsed)
1 c bread crumbs, seasoned
lemon pepper
butter flavoring (emerils spray)
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1/4 c evaporated milk
1/4 c vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375* Cookie sheet covered with foil shiny side up spray with Emerils Creamy Butter Spray All Temp Rinse Tilapia, pour milk and vinegar into medium bowl, place Tilapia in mixture put plastic wrap on and set aside while gathering other ingredients. After 10min take Tilapia one at a time out of the bowl shake excess off and coat as stateed below...
  • 2. Sprinkle Lemon Pepper on both sides. Put Seasoned Bread Parmesan Crumbs in Zip Lock bag. Shake Tilapia in mixture place on lined cookie sheet and bake 8 minutes each side....till golden brown.....serve hot

Tips:

  • Choose the right tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a strong, fishy smell.
  • Use fresh lemon and pepper. Fresh lemon zest and peppercorns will give your tilapia the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemon, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use less, as it is more concentrated. You can also use pre-ground black pepper, but freshly ground peppercorns will give you a more intense flavor.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it dry and tough. Cook the tilapia until it is just opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately. Tilapia is best served hot, right out of the pan. You can garnish it with lemon wedges, parsley, or dill.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper tilapia is a simple, yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be cooked in just a few minutes. The bright flavors of lemon and pepper complement the mild flavor of the tilapia perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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