A simple spring weeknight dinner recipe for lemon pepper tilapia with a fresh arugula salad and homemade gluten-free garlic herb croutons! Ready in 20 minutes or less so you have time to sit down and enjoy!
I don’t see an end to my obsession with fresh spring produce anytime soon! I just can’t get enough! Every weekly shopping trip and I find the store packed to the ceiling with beautiful fruits and veggies galore! There’s always that awkward transition from winter produce to spring and the store’s offerings are rather lacking and lackluster in quality. But that is all over now and I am basking in it!
With all the lovely produce and fresh flavors, the major theme of springtime is SALAD. When it comes to salad, it’s never just “salad”. Do people even eat plain old lettuce salads anymore? I don’t! To me, a salad is a perfect compilation of every thing fresh, bright, and nutrient-packed. A little bit of everything and you can create a perfect lunch or dinner!
A perfect light and spring-inspired protein option to top your salad with? Beautiful flaky and lemony tilapia! Such a classic white fish that everyone knows and loves. One of those blank-slate proteins that you can make what ever flavor you want or pair it however you desire. The classic lemon, pepper, and herb combo seems fitting then, right?
Bumble Bee SuperFresh® is a complete line of naturally-seasoned, restaurant quality, “fish-forward” prepared seafood solutions for the home. Their seafood is “fish forward” so they have nothing to hide under heavy breading, sauces, or a long list of unpronounceable ingredients. Just fresh, clean tasting (perfect for spring) and ready in a flash seafood! The Tilapia with Lemon, Pepper, & Herbs is combined with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, shallots, black pepper and other natural ingredients to bring out the clean, fresh flavor of premium tilapia.
Fresh and easy! Just because it’s spring doesn’t mean we aren’t all still super busy. We may have more energy, but after a long day at work all you want is easy and delicious nourishment. Keeping it healthy and fresh is key too. What makes this Tilapia with Lemon, Pepper, & Herbs so easy is that you cook it straight from the freezer in its own parchment packet! There are two perfectly portioned servings in each box so it a great meal to share with the hubby (or wife) or you could just cook one and save the over in the box!
Now that you have your fresh spring produce and your main protein component, how about some crunchy carbs! Look no further than some homemade croutons with lemon, garlic, and herbs! Just grab your favorite gluten-free bread (I used a rye version!) cut into cubes, toss with lemon, garlic, and herbs, throw it all on the pan next to the fish and everything is done and hot at the same time as you prepare your salad!
Dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes? I think so! Fresh and easy, that get’s a triple yes! A light and fresh meal to keep you excited and nourished all spring long. You’ll be glowing and refreshed just like the shining spring sun, right? 😉
Lemon Pepper Tilapia with Spring Arugula Salad & Garlic Herb Croutons
- 2 Bumble Bee SuperFresh® Tilapia with Lemon, Pepper, & Herb Fillets
- Croutons:
- 2 Slices Gluten-Free "Rye" Style Bread (cubed)
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Dried Parsely
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- Salad:
- 1 Large Carrot
- 4 Cups Arugula
- ½ Cup Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Chopped Hearts of Palm
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- Lemon Slices (to serve)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the cubed bread, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic, mix.
- Prepare the tilapia according to package directions and place on a baking sheet. Leave some room on the sheet for another piece of parchment to place your cubed bread on, and bake everything for about 15-18 minutes until fish is done.
- In the meantime, shave the carrot in to long thing strands using a vegetable peeler, combine all veggies and lemon zest & juice in a large bowl, toss.
- Once everything is done, divide the salad and croutons on to two plates, then top each plate with a tilapia fillet and lemon slices if desired.
Beautiful, fresh, easy, and a meal that won’t weigh you down in this bright and light season of spring! I love the bitter taste of arugula, crispy pepper and carrot, plus that creamy bite of hearts of palm! Add on the garlicky croutons, lemon juice, and beautiful fish? That’s a meal I’d eat weekly! You can find Bumble Bee SuperFresh® (all 5 varieties!) in the frozen seafood section, typically near the seafood counter, at your local grocery store.
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite protein to add to a big salad?
+ Have you ever made your own croutons?
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Spring produce is the best, and I’m loving this light and healthy meal!
Thank you!
I need this teleported to my place ASAP. *-*
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Love how light and fresh this dinner is – perfect for spring! Tilapia is such a great go-to fish for any weeknight dinner and the arugula salad pairing is a great complement to it!
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Yea! I feel like Tilapia is just so fresh for a nice light meal!
Thank you Kathryn!
love the recipe needed some tilapia recipes have some in the freezer thanks for sharing have a great week
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Fantastic! Enjoy!
Looks delicious! 🙂
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This sounds delicious! Love the salad and croutons with it.
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I’m not a fan of fish, but that’s a lovely looking salad.
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This looks so delicious, but I didn’t expect anything less, coming from you. But what did surprise me is that this is by Bumblebee. So cool to know that we have another option when we purchase fish. We love tilapia especially with fresh vegetables. We do blackened tilapia tacos a lot with a great spicy slaw on top. Definitely going to look for the Bumblebee tilapia next time I’m in the store thanks for the tip and the recipe.
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Right? They do more than just canned!
Blackened fish is always so good! Blackened anything! Ah, the flavor!
I love fish can I come for dinner at your’s Rebecca ?
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Haha, it’s so easy to make yourself!
great quick week night dinner!!
Yes, thanks!
Yummy!! I love to put fish on salads for some extra protein and flavor. This combo sounds delish!
Yes! A perfect meal! Thanks Carly!
My kids have suddenly developed a love for croutons so I’m definitely going to have to try this.
Well here you go! And these can be a fun project to make themselves!
I’ve never made homemade croutons!! This dish looks FAB!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Roasted Hazelnut Chocolate Peanut Butter
It’s so easy!! Thanks Jess!
The only thing better than fish or salad is fish on salad! Great post!
Haha, agreed!
Oh yum!!! I’m pinning this for later!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great recipe. Simple and healthy!
The best, right? 😉
I love tilapia – great recipe!
Thank you!
HI Rebecca,
This plate of fish and greens looks really tasty and healthy. I always love when Spring is here and fresh greens are available. Pinned & tweeted!
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Yes! So much fresh food to go around!
This looks amazing!
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Thank you!
I adore talapia!! It’s such a great fish that can be so versatile. This dish looks soooo yummy!
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness recently posted…Cumin Roasted Carrots with Maple Lime Tahini Dressing
It is so versatile! It goes well with just about anything!
I love salad and love fish…I’m not the most confident person when it comes to cooking fish though. It’s usually something I order when at a restaurant. This post may just give me the confidence I need!
Yes!!! I’m so glad yo hear that! Bumble Bee has made it so easy and straight forward, I hope you give it a try!
I can never get enough seafood! This look like a delicious and light spring dish!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician recently posted…Dining with the Doc: Quinoa Fried “Rice” with Tuna
Same here! Thank you Sonali!
This looks wonderful. I find it so hard to find good fish recipes so I can’t wait to try this.
Elle @ Only Taste Matters recently posted…Inside-Out Almond Joy Clusters
You will love this simple dish!
OOh, Rebecca, this looks so incredible. I love faux rye- we buy the Canyon Bakehouse one.
Can’t wait to try this.
Yes! Such a great bread, right?
We just had lemon garlic tilapia last night. Great minds think alike!
Such a simple dinner, right?
I love arugula! It’s one of my favorite salads
Megan @ MegUnprocessed.com recently posted…5 Foods to Avoid For Better Balance
Me too! Sometimes I just need that nice bitter bite!
Looks tasty! With only 20 minutes to make, sounds easy enough. It’s great having easy meals to make that are still healthy during the week nights.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…April Fools Races Weekend in Atlantic City
Totally! Eating healthy is easy!
Oh, this looks like a very nice healthy dinner! Definitely pinning this one to add to the meal plan.
Fantastic! Enjoy, Jessica!
We make a point of always having fish at least once a week, normally on a Friday. We do try for twice a week and at least once with oily fish like Salmon. But, as you mention above, we’re often busy at work, so it’s something simple that required. This is perfect, and delicious for that. Pinned!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com recently posted…No Bake Banana Energy Bars
I eat fish probably 3 or 4 times a week! One of my favorite dinner proteins! What I love about these is you can cook right from frozen so if I don’t have fresh or forget to thaw out a piece, I can still have it!
Love the flavors in this 😀 We get tilapia all the time, but never thought to have it with croutons 😀
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah recently posted…Mango Shrimp Salsa
The croutons just put this meal over the top 😉
We LOVE fish, and all seafood, in our house. I often try and incorporate it into our diet several times a week, because I know it can be so good for you. It’s been awhile since we’ve enjoyed some tilapia, and this recipe has definitely perked my interest-especially because it’s gluten-free!! I can’t wait to give this one a try.
Yes! Fish is the only seafood I eat, but I love it all! Tilapia, salmon, cod, you name it! Definitely a staple in my diet!
I love tilapia! Such a quick delicious and nutritional meal too! YUM!
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Yea! It seems to be a great “starter” fish for people new to eating seafood! Light and lovely!
I tried this tilapia last year and it was yummy and so easy! I’d love to try gf croutons, they look so good!
Yea! It’s hard to find a good frozen fish, but these were lovely!
I’m a sucker for anything fish and Bumble Bee is always in my pantry in the form of tuna!
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Haha, yes!!! We can never have too much fish! Canned, frozen, fresh, all of it!
So much yumminess in every bite! Such a lovely meal!
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Thank you so much Liz!
Although I’m usually pretty averse to the idea of packaged foods, I have to admit I’m attracted to the idea of being to quickly and easily make a nice seafood salad–or to just eat more seafood in general. Thanks for the thought!
It’s just fish and spices, nothing else!
seafood and fish is my 1st choice. I should try your version of tilapia here.
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Oh I love Tilapia and this sounds very tasty and spring-perfect, indeed!
Yes, thank you friend!
I always forget about tilapia and opt for salmon. I need to get with the program, hah.
Haha, all fish is good! I try to rotate all my favorites!
I love incorporating fish into my family’s weekly meal plan. This looks delicious! Love the crouton addition too 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish recently posted…Nourishing Meatloaf
Fish is an essential in my diet! Thanks Emily!
Croutons are so fun and so easy. Making your own lets you play 😀 And your salads sound perfect to me: jam-packed with all sorts of texture and flavor!
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A must being GF 😉
Yea! You get a little of everything in the texture department! Thanks Ellen!
Healthy meal idea for busy weekninght dinner. I love tilapia and I make if often at my home. Pinned it!
Ilona @ Ilona’s Passion recently posted…Cilantro & Avocado Turkey Pinwheels
Yes! One of my favorite fish!
This is such a gorgeous spring dish! It looks fantastic, and those homemade croutons, yum!!
Thank you Tracy! The homemade croutons are so fun 😉
Hooray for spring! This is a lovely recipe to celebrate the new season. Love your pictures.
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Agreed! A perfect way to celebrate the season!
What a great refreshing salad. Perfect for a nice weeknight dinner. Fast, easy and tasty!!
Totally! Thank you Gloria!
Perfect for a lightened up spring dish! That salad is gorgeous! Love those pepper rings!
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Thank you Jenn! I used those mini bell peppers…I’ve been obsessed with them!
Yum. I haven’t seen those yet. Sure does make a simple meal!
Right!? I love how it’s just fish and simple spices! No weird ingredients!
Delicious, and so pretty! Your post was eye catching because your photos are so pretty!
Thank you! That’s so sweet!
This looks so delicious! I have been put on a primarily fish diet for health reasons and can’t wait to try this!
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Well this will make a lovely light meal to try!
This looks super healthy and tasty Rebecca! and great pics too
Thank you Jayne!
This is a wonderful and handy recipe, especially for those who prefer buying ready-marinated products. I like the fact that you combined it with a fresh salad 😀
Yes, thank you!
Yum! Your pictures are beautiful too (I always find it hard to photograph fish…not too sure why!)…definitely trying this one out!
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Haha, I think chicken is the worst to photograph! We make do 😉 Thank you so much Chelsey!