Lemon Pepper Fish
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This flaky lemon pepper fish is packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and tastes delicious year-round. Paired with some simple roasted vegetables or a salad, it makes a delicious weeknight meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes!
This lemon pepper fish is one of my favorite ways to prepare white fish, along with my baked fish with lemon garlic butter. It’s a light, easy-to-make recipe, perfectly seasoned with two of o my favorite spice blends: lemon pepper and Italian seasoning.
Using lemon pepper on fish gives it a zesty citrus taste, and the Italian spice mix adds a herby depth of flavor. We love how fool-proof and versatile this recipe is; you can serve it with almost anything.
If you’re after something lighter, pair it with a salad or roasted vegetables. For a more filling meal, serve it with some rice, mashed potatoes, or a creamy pasta dish. The options are endless, and you can’t go wrong!
Two more recipes you might enjoy are my lemon pepper chicken and my lemon pepper croutons.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this perfectly seasoned baked lemon pepper fish:
- White fish – in the pictures we’ve used tilapia, but any firm white fish will work well.
- Lemon pepper – this star ingredient adds its fresh, citrusy kick. We love it with our homemade lemon pepper seasoning, but store-bought works, too.
- Garlic powder – the powder adds a subtle garlic flavor.
- Italian seasoning – this versatile mix of herbs adds depth of flavor.
- Sweet paprika – adds a mildly sweet and fruity flavor.
- Olive oil – coats the fish and helps the seasonings stick.
- Lemon – fresh lemon slices are added during baking for an even more bright lemon taste. Keep a few for garnishing, if you’d like.
- Parsley – used as an optional garnishing, it balances and brightens flavors.
How to serve lemon pepper fish
This versatile fish dish goes with almost anything, but we love the classic combination of something starchy and a simple green salad. Try it with our garlic butter rice or mini Hasselback potatoes. Then pair it with our asparagus salad with balsamic vinaigrette or spring mix salad.
In the summer when the living is easy, serve it family-style on a patio with a delicious pasta salad like greek pasta salad or pesto tortellini salad.
If you have a bit more time, try it with our Mediterranean tomatoes stuffed with rice for a fancier feel.
Lemon Pepper Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Minced parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry the fish well with paper towels then sprinkle the lemon pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika evenly over both sides of the fish.1 tablespoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 4 pieces white fish
- Drizzle half of the olive oil over one side of the fish pieces then pat the spices onto the fish so that they really stick to the fish. Transfer the fish to a baking sheet, oiled side down. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fish and once more pat the spices onto the fish. Arrange a few lemon slices around the fish.2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lemon
- Bake the lemon pepper fish for 12-15 minutes, or until it turns white and flakes easily. Serve the fish with the lemon slices on the side and a little parsley sprinkled over the top.Minced parsley
Notes
Nutrition
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Easy Peasy and delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😊 Easy and delicious is always the goal. Thanks so much for leaving a note! 💛
Can you bake from frozen?
No, fish should be baked after it’s thawed.
Way to salty, not sure why. Followed the directions.
Did you make it with my lemon pepper seasoning? If not, your store-bought version might have had more salt than mine has.
Do you cover the fish to bake it?
Nope! You’ll want to bake it uncovered.
Used Grouper filet’s and the results were easy and delicious.
Wonderful recipe. I made it for my family with some rice and broccoli and everyone asked that I make it again. It’s a keeper!
I made this about a week ago and boy am I glad I did. This is by far the best recipe for lemon pepper fish. I used haddock and man was it delicious. Ty for sharing recipe.