Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe (Low Carb)
Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia isn’t only a delicious weeknight meal idea and a low-carb entree but it is ready to eat in about 20 minutes!
Choose your own side dishes or visit our list of suggestions. My doctor told me to think about low carbs and not no carbs! Food for thought!

Tilapia is probably the most popular farm-raised fish sold in grocery stores to be popular on the weeknight dinner table. It’s a versatile fish that is easy to prepare without a strong ‘fishy’ flavor. We like it because it’s affordable and the fillets are perfect for weeknight meals.
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While you can prepare Tilapia in a plethora of different ways, our Lemon pepper-baked version is Low Carb. Its stock value for me goes up for being a delicious and desirable low-carb entree.
This meal is easily ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
Two Ingredients
- Tilapia
- Lemon Pepper
We enjoy ours heavy on the Lemon Pepper which is why we use 1 Tablespoon per piece of fish. That is divided between the front and back of each piece of fish. Feel free to use less. We won’t be offended.
Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia (Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 4 Tilapia thawed
- 4 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Line a baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Place fish on the pan and sprinkle each one with 1 Tbsp. of Lemon Pepper, 1/2 Tbsp. on front and 1/2 Tbsp on the back. You may use less if desired.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 to 20 minutes until done. Cook time depends on the size of your fish. Fish will be white and flaky when done.
- Serve and enjoy!

Sides to serve with Baked Fish
While the Tilapia is low carb, the side dishes are your choice. There will be a few carbs in our side dishes. Ahem! Well, maybe at least one, the Homemade Mashed Potatoes have more than a few carbs so skip dessert when you enjoy those!
Our side dish with this particular meal is from the frozen food section of the grocery store. These were called Mexican Vegetables and they are a store brand. We also enjoy the California blend also frozen and ready in minutes.
- Steamed California Vegetables
- Cauliflower Rice
- Homemade Creamy Cole Slaw
- Green Beans
- Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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More Low-Carb Dinner Ideas
- Crockpot Zesty Italian Leg Quarters
- Crockpot Lemon Pepper Wings
- Pimento Cheese Burgers
- Smoked Cornish Hen



I love lemon pepper! Not a fish person, but my mom would love this, lighter on the seasoning though. Going to make for her.