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35-Minute Lemon Pepper Fish for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

lemon pepper fish

A simple and healthy lemon pepper white fish dish served with roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup cucumber, chopped
  • ¼ cup diced carrots
  • 2 tbsp vinaigrette dressing
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
  2. Pat fish fillets dry and season with lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky and lightly golden.
  4. In a bowl, toss salad greens with cucumber, carrots, and vinaigrette.
  5. Serve fish with roasted potatoes and fresh salad. Garnish with lemon wedges and squeeze fresh lemon over the fish before serving.

Notes

  • Use any white fish fillets you prefer.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For crispier potatoes, roast for an additional 5 minutes.

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