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Lemon-Pepper Tilapia with Mushrooms

9 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2023
My husband and I are trying to add more fish and healthy entrees to our diet and this one makes it easy. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, so it's perfect for hectic weeknights. —Donna McDonald, Lake Elsinore, California
Lemon-Pepper Tilapia with Mushrooms
Lemon-Pepper Tilapia with Mushrooms Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. In a 12-in. skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer.
  2. Place fillets over mushrooms; sprinkle with paprika, cayenne and remaining lemon pepper. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Top with tomato and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 216 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.