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White fish topped with lemon and green herbs on an orange plate

Zesty Lemon Fish Skillet

Flaky white fish, tender vegetables, and zesty lemon come together for a tasty skillet meal.
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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white fish fillets (fresh or frozen and thawed) tilapia, cod, catfish, etc.
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 small zucchini or summer squash cubed
  • 1 bell peppers cut into strips
  • 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley optional
  • 1 lemon optional

Instructions

  • Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  • Wash vegetables, then chop and slice them.
  • Divide fish into 4 portions.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add raw fish and onion to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium high heat. Flip fish once the first side begins to turn golden brown.
  • Add zucchini and bell pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until the fish is flaky and vegetables are tender crisp. The fish is done when it reaches 145°F on the food thermometer
  • Sprinkle lemon juice and parsley over cooked fish and vegetables.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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