How to Season Tilapia With Lemon Pepper

Tilapia can be paired with various vegetables to complete the meal.

Tilapia is one of the healthiest fish on the market, and boasts low fat and caloric content. The flavor of tilapia is very mild, which makes it a good choice for even the pickiest eaters. Due to its mild flavor, tilapia is a versatile fish that can be seasoned with an array of spices. Lemon pepper seasoning is a healthy choice that adds a burst of lemon flavor, without added calories.

Things You'll Need

• Tilapia fillets
• Salt
• Lemon pepper seasoning
• Butter
• Oil
• Large frying pan
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Olive oil
• Fork

Instructions

Baked Tilapia

1. Rinse the fish, and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2. Drizzle fillets with 1 tsp. of olive oil, then sprinkle tilapia with 2 tsp. of lemon pepper seasoning and salt, if desired. Rub the seasoning in with your fingers.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place fish on the baking sheet; make sure fillets don't touch.

4. Bake fish for 15 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Sauteed Tilapia

1. Rinse the fish, then pat dry.

2. Melt 1 tsp. of butter in a large frying pan, then add 1 tbsp. of olive oil.

3. Add the fish to the pan, and then sprinkle all over with lemon pepper seasoning.

4. Cook for three minutes, then turn the fish over and cook for another four minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Tips & Warnings

• For added flavor, saute fresh mushrooms and green onions in the butter and oil mixture before adding the tilapia.

References

• Self Magazine: Nutrition Facts for Tilapia
• Cafe Johnsonia: Lemon Pepper Tilapia; Lindsey Johnson
• Food: Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe