Sheet Pan Pistachio Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Carrots – This simple recipe, with it’s sweet and savory familiarity, yet sophisticated flavor combinations, is destined to become a favorite in your household!
I’m happy to bring another sheet pan recipe to Simple Seasonal! This is due largely to the fact that I live by sheet pan and one pot meals as of late. With a first grader, a toddler, and a job it seems like time is in short supply and I’m always looking for ways to simplify my life.
In the quest to keep things simple I’ve tried to preserve the sanctity of the dinner hour. I believe it’s vital for the physical and emotional health of my family. That means I regularly give my family well-balanced, home cooked meals that everyone is expected to eat together around the dinner table.
In the craziness of our schedules, dinner time forces my family to be calm and to talk with one another for a few minutes while eating nourishing food. My hope is that this will set healthy eating patterns for my kids and lasting memories that will follow them throughout their lives.
Fortunately, healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why I make my family meals like this Sheet Pan Pistachio Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Carrots. The kids love the sweet, roasted carrots. The tilapia is crunchy and nutty, making it just a little sophisticated for mom’s and dad’s palates. Not so much to scare the kids off, though! This simple recipe is a favorite in my busy home and I think it could become one in yours, too!
- 1 lb peeled and sliced carrots
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lb (4 large pieces) tilapia filets
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ⅔ C crushed salted pistachios
- ⅔ C shredded fresh parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a jelly roll pan with a piece of parchment paper
- Peel and slice the carrots into ¼” thick coins. Combine them in a ziplock bag with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake to evenly coat the carrots. Pour the carrots onto the parchment-lined pan and evenly spread them out. Roast in a 400ºF oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prep the tilapia. Crush the pistachios and stir them together on a plate with the fresh parmesan cheese so that they are evenly combined. Coat each piece of tilapia with mayonnaise. Next coat each filet on both sides in the pistachio mixture.
- After the carrots have cooked for 15 minutes remove them from the oven and turn the oven up to 450ºF. Flip the carrots and push them towards the sides of the pan to make room for the tilapia filets. Arrange the four pieces of coated fish along the center of the pan. Return the fish to the oven and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. The fish is done cooking once it starts to become flakey and reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Serve the tilapia with just carrots for a low carb meal or with a starch.*
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I have been so busy lately and in dire need of some simple, uncomplicated recipes. I am good when my schedule is flexible,but when it goes haywire; my mind goes blank and it is like I have never cooked in my life. This Tilapia sheet pan dish is just what I have been needing. I don’t want a boring, commercialized meal. I want a flavorful, wholesome meal. Thank you for the lovely recipe and inspiration!
Awe.. Thanks Katie! I wish you a un-busy and stress-free summer!
I’m always pleased to read of younger moms making a family meal around the table a priority! My husband and I raised our 4 sons that way, and they’ve carried on with their own families… The added bonus is that they all love good, healthy food, and all 4 cook – 1 is a chef.
Your sheet pan meal looks delicious and healthy! Yay!
Thanks for the encouragement Tamara! It’s good to hear that the effort of family dinner is worth the effort. How lucky you have a son that’s a chef! I hope that makes holidays all the more tasty… and less stressful for you!
I am always looking for sheet pan meals, they are so convenient! Can’t wait to try this!
Enjoy!
Yes! This looks so light and fresh. Love those sheet pan meals for a quick dinner! The pistachio crust looks perfectly crunchy with a nice nutty taste to compliment the mild fish.
Thanks Lauren, the crunch really is one of the best parts of this recipe!
This is a great idea and right up my alley, flavor-wise. Looks delish and lots of great flavors going on!
Thank you! 🙂
I am always looking for healthy recipes to make the family and I just love this sheet pan version. Our garden is full of fresh vegetables and this would be a good recipe to use some of those up in.
Yep! This isn’t just good with carrots!
Dinner time is so important to keep alive, no matter how busy we all are and this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight. Simple is always best and pistachios are the perfect crunch factor to pair with tender tilapia. Great recipe!
Thanks Heather! Dinner time really calms down and bring my family together!
This looks like a great family meal. Sheet pan dinners are my fave! I think the crust looks perfect for the fish!
Thanks Sara! Personally, I’m a connoisseur of sheet-pan and one-pot meals! Washing dishes is such a drag!
This looks like a quick and easy family dinner! On those crazy days where there feels like there is no time I’m going to remember this recipe!
It really is a perfect “crazy day” kid of recipe! I hope you don’t have to many of those days coming up though!
This looks os fresh and light, perfect for summer!
Thanks Carrie!
I have no kids but am busy enough to wonder how people with ANY kids do it… let alone more than one. My aunt had 9 kids (plus me a lot of time). I do remember seeing some old-timey pictures of her when the kids were younger and that poor lady looked ran ragged. Anyhow, nice job with the tilapia and I wish you all the sanity in the world. 🙂
Thanks for the well-wishes Ben! 9 kids… I can’t imagine…
I have a little on who’s allergic to eggs. What can I sub the mayo with?
You can use a vegan alternative. My personal favorite brand is Just Mayo. I really think the difference it will make in the taste of the recipe is negligible.