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Lemon Pepper Tilapia – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Lemon Pepper Tilapia

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6 wild-caught Tilapia fillets (approx. 24 oz / 680g total)
  • 4 tsp (0.67 oz / 19g) lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
  • 6 tbsp (3 oz / 85g) unsalted butter, divided into 1 tbsp portions
  • 0.5 cup (4 oz / 113g) fresh lemon juice
  • Completely Thaw the Fish: If using frozen fillets, make sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry with a paper towel before seasoning. Excess moisture will water down the butter and lemon juice, effectively boiling the fish instead of gently steaming it in the rich sauce.
  • Leave Room for Steam: When crimping your foil packets, don't wrap the tilapia too tightly. Leave a little bit of empty space inside the packet to allow the steam to circulate, which ensures perfectly even cooking.
  • Avoid Overcooking: Slow cookers can vary greatly in temperature. Start checking your fish at the 2.5-hour mark if your slow cooker runs hot. The fish is done the moment it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Method
 

  1. Cut six large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat on a clean workspace.
  2. Place one tilapia fillet directly in the center of each piece of foil.
  3. Season each fillet evenly with the lemon-pepper seasoning, drizzle with the fresh lemon juice, and top each piece of fish with exactly 1 tbsp (0. 5 oz / 14g) of butter.
  4. Gently fold and crimp the edges of the aluminum foil over the fish to form tightly sealed packets.
  5. Place the six foil packets into a 6-quart slow cooker. Secure the lid and cook on the High setting for 3 hours, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Carefully remove the hot foil packets from the slow cooker using tongs. Gently open the crimped edges to release the steam and check that the tilapia is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately while hot.
  8. Add Aromatic Extras: Elevate the flavor profile by laying down a bed of thinly sliced fresh lemons or adding a sprig of fresh dill or parsley inside the foil packet before sealing. The aromas will infuse directly into the fish as it cooks.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 19.6gFat: 12.9g

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