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Sheet Pan Tilapia with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Flaky tilapia fillets bake alongside tender asparagus and burst cherry tomatoes on one sheet pan, finished with lemon and herbs for a bright, light dinner.

35 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerOvenPescatarianHigh ProteinMediterraneanDairy-FreeGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, stir together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Spread 1 bunch trimmed asparagus and 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with two-thirds of the olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Push to the sides of the pan.

  4. 4

    Arrange 4 fillets tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each) in the center of the pan. Brush the remaining olive oil mixture over each fillet. Lay a few 1 sliced into rounds lemon rounds on top of each fillet.

  5. 5

    Roast for 14 to 18 minutes until the tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each) is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the asparagus is tender.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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