Description
Lemon Pepper Fish with Herb Potatoes & Garden Salad is a light, refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The zesty fish fillets, seasoned with lemon and black pepper, pair beautifully with buttery herb-infused baby potatoes and a crisp garden salad. This healthy meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an impressive presentation. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or basa)
- 8–10 baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, baby lettuce)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil halved baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-12 minutes). Drain and toss with olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pat dry the fish fillets using paper towels. Season each side with garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each fillet for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they become golden brown and flaky. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top while they are still hot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, diced cucumber, sliced carrot, chopped onion, and optional feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), then toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the pan-seared fish fillets alongside the herbed potatoes on a plate. Add a generous portion of salad next to them. Garnish with a lemon wedge for an extra touch of zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg