Best 9 Lemon Pepper Tilapia Or Catfish Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemon Pepper Tilapia or Catfish recipes. These dishes are a symphony of flavors, tantalizing your taste buds with a perfect balance of tangy lemon, zesty pepper, and the delicate sweetness of the fish. Whether you prefer the mild flavor of tilapia or the robust taste of catfish, these recipes have something for every seafood lover. Dive into the delightful world of Lemon Pepper Tilapia or Catfish, where every bite is an explosion of flavor.

**Lemon Pepper Tilapia:**
Our Lemon Pepper Tilapia recipe is an easy-to-follow guide to creating a light and flaky fish dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. With simple ingredients like tilapia fillets, lemon zest, black pepper, and a touch of paprika, this recipe delivers a burst of citrusy and peppery flavors.

**Lemon Pepper Catfish:**
If you're craving a more robust fish experience, try our Lemon Pepper Catfish recipe. This dish features succulent catfish fillets coated in a flavorful blend of lemon pepper seasoning. Pan-fried until golden brown, the catfish offers a crispy exterior and a tender, flaky interior that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

**Lemon Pepper Tilapia Nuggets:**
For a fun and kid-friendly twist, our Lemon Pepper Tilapia Nuggets recipe transforms tilapia fillets into bite-sized nuggets. Coated in a zesty breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection, these nuggets are a perfect appetizer or main course served with your favorite dipping sauce.

**Lemon Pepper Catfish Nuggets:**
Elevate your nugget game with our Lemon Pepper Catfish Nuggets. Similar to the tilapia nuggets, but made with catfish fillets, these nuggets offer a more pronounced flavor and a slightly firmer texture. They're perfect for parties or as a quick and easy meal.

**Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fish Tacos:**
Who doesn't love a good fish taco? Our Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fish Tacos combine zesty tilapia fillets with a zesty lemon pepper sauce, all nestled in warm tortillas. Topped with fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are a vibrant and flavorful fiesta in your mouth.

**Lemon Pepper Catfish Po' Boys:**
For a taste of New Orleans, try our Lemon Pepper Catfish Po' Boys. Crispy catfish fillets are seasoned with our signature lemon pepper blend and served on soft, fluffy French bread. Add some tangy coleslaw, juicy tomatoes, and a drizzle of rémoulade sauce, and you have a sandwich that will transport you to the heart of the Big Easy.

With these Lemon Pepper Tilapia or Catfish recipes, you'll have a variety of delicious and versatile dishes to satisfy any craving. From weeknight dinners to special occasions, these recipes will elevate your culinary skills and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER TILAPIA WITH FRESH LEMON PEPPER



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Although this fish is low carb and light, you won't be sacrificing flavor. Using fresh lemon pepper really kicks up the flavor of mild tilapia.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black peppercorns
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch paprika
cooking spray
1 sprig parsley, chopped, or more to taste
4 wedges lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 3 minutes.
  • While fryer is preheating, rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine lemon zest, olive oil, pepper, salt, and garlic in a bowl. Rub spice mixture over the tilapia. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the filets inside, coated side up.
  • Air fry until fish can be flaked with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Do not crowd the fish filets; you may need to fry a second batch, depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Remove tilapia to a plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 371.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PARMESAN CRUSTED LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA RECIPE - BEST TILAPIA RECIPES



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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia) is the one of the BEST Tilapia Recipes we have ever tasted. This baked tilapia recipe is as healthy as it is delicious, and it's SUPER EASY as well! This Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe is so flavorful and made in under 20 minutes. Best Easy Tilapia Recipe!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tilapia filets (about 4 oz each)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt (see note )
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup diced green onions (optional)
lemon (cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Mix together the grated Parmesan, lemon pepper, parsley and salt. Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, then coat with the cheese mixture, pressing it in lightly with your fingers to make sure it sticks. sprinkle lightly with shredded parmesan. Transfer to foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 10 minutes.
  • To brown further, broil for about 5 more minutes until cheese crust is slightly crispy (watch carefully to make sure fish doesn't burn)
  • Top with green onions and serve and serve with lemon wedges, optional.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 690 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CATFISH



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A deliciously light and flavorful dish full of sweet lemon flavor that is grounded by the savory flavor of garlic and herb seasonings. Perfect for a hot summer night when you want something delicious but light!

Provided by Elizabeth Ann Steele

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 1h35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning (such as McCormick®)
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Pour the juice of 5 lemons into a glass bowl; whisk in the sea salt and garlic. Add the catfish fillets, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler for 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and set the oven rack to the lowest position.
  • Remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, and shake off excess; discard the remaining marinade. Place the fillets on a broiling pan; sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Arrange the lemon slices over the fillets.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. You may wish to turn the broiler on fully for the last few minutes if you like the edges of the fish blackened. Sprinkle the fillets with shredded carrot and parsley to garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4545 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

LEMON-PEPPER CATFISH



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Nothing beats a late supper of grilled catfish after a hard day's work. It's a favorite of our family during the summertime. -Regina Rosenberry, Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 catfish fillets (about 5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Add the fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle fish with salt and lemon-pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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 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.

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

TILAPIA WITH ESCAROLE AND LEMON-PEPPER OIL



Tilapia with Escarole and Lemon-Pepper Oil image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces baby fingerling potatoes, halved, or small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 head escarole (about 1 1/4 pounds), torn into pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds tilapia fillets, patted dry
2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves torn
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large deep skillet with a lid over medium heat. Place the potatoes in the pan cut-side down. Add the garlic and cook until the potatoes are slightly golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the escarole, season with salt and pepper, then add about 1/3 cup water. Cover and steam until the escarole wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper; place on top of the greens in the pan and sprinkle with the oregano leaves. Cover and steam until the fish is just cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice in a bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil; season with 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of pepper.
  • Carefully lift the fish off the greens and transfer to rimmed plates or bowls. Distribute the greens, potatoes and pan juices around the fish. Drizzle with the lemon-pepper oil.
  • Photograph By Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calorie, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 2 grams

LEMON PEPPER CATFISH



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This is the best way to cook catfish. If you love fish, you will just love this recipe.

Provided by Hallie Guilfoyle

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
4 eggs
6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.
  • Working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. Cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 229.6 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 645.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh fish fillets. This will ensure that your dish is as flavorful as possible.
  • Season the fish fillets generously. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the fish fillets over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Serve the fish fillets immediately. This will ensure that they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper tilapia or catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The fish is seasoned with a simple mixture of lemon pepper seasoning, then pan-fried until golden brown. The result is a flavorful and flaky fish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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