Roasted Tilapia, Potatoes, and Lemons

Submitted by mandabears

"This is an easy Greek style recipe for moist, flavorful fish. It is a great one dish meal. We love it with a green salad. It is from Real Simple."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb baby potatoes, about 12, cut in half
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, halved
• 24 ounces skinless tilapia fillets
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, lemon, thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer.
4. Roast, tossing once until the potatoes begin to soften about 20 minutes.
5. Toss the olives with potato mixture; nestle the fish in the potato mixture.
6. Drizzle the fish with the 1 teaspoon olive oil.
7. Season with paprika and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
8. Continue to roast until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp and the fish is opaque throughout, about 12-15 minutes.