Greek Lemon Garlic Fish Skillet — FamilyPlate recipe🍋

Greek Lemon Garlic Fish Skillet

A quick and tasty Greek-inspired one-pot meal featuring flaky fish cooked in a zesty lemon garlic sauce with vegetables. Perfect for a healthy lunch that gets the kids excited about fish!

🇬🇷 Greek
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

300kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
12g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 3

    Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, then add them to the skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are opaque and easily flake with a fork.

  5. 5

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced bell peppers to the skillet, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.

  6. 6

    Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and heated through.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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