Garlic Herb Tilapia Zucchini (Printable)

Tender tilapia paired with zucchini and cherry tomatoes, infused with garlic and fresh herbs, roasted to perfection.

# What you'll need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (5-6 oz each), patted dry

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
03 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Extra chopped parsley

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
03 - Place sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Arrange vegetables in a single layer, leaving space for the tilapia fillets.
04 - Position tilapia fillets on the pan among the vegetables. Spoon the remaining marinade evenly over each fish fillet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 35 minutes, which means you can actually relax before dinner instead of panicking.
  • One pan means one thing to wash, and that alone might be reason enough to make this regularly.
  • Fish that tastes restaurant-quality but feels completely effortless, like you somehow figured out a kitchen secret.
02 -
  • Patting your fish completely dry is non-negotiable—moisture is the enemy of that beautiful golden exterior.
  • Don't crowd the pan or skip the space around the fish; air circulation is what makes it roast instead of steam and turn rubbery.
03 -
  • Make your marinade while the oven preheats so you're truly ready to move quickly once everything's assembled.
  • Buy pre-minced garlic in a jar if it means you'll actually make this more often—convenience sometimes matters more than purist cooking standards.
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