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    Roasted Za'atar Tilapia Recipe with Pickled Cucumbers

    Published: May 23, 2016 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 9 Comments

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    This inexpensive, delicious and healthy tilapia recipe is made better with a sprinkle of za'atar and a dose of quick pickled cucumbers.
    Roasted Za’atar Tilapia with Pickled Cucumbers…It may sound fancy, but this healthy tilapia recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is very affordable! 182 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Cheap, simple and healthy - three of the reasons that I often turn to tilapia for weeknight meals. But just because it isn't one of the "fancy" fishes, tilapia still deserves to be dressed up with spices and herbs. Its mild flavor and medium-firm flaky texture makes it perfect for broiling, baking or poaching - and it's fantastic in a Fisherman's Soup.

    I turned to za'atar, a Middle Eastern herb mixture, along with a quick rub of olive oil, to add a burst of flavor to the tilapia. Za'atar is typically a combination of sumac, sesame seeds and herbs, such as thyme, marjoram and oregano. It can be found in most Middle Eastern markets, in spice shops and even on Amazon.

    Roasted Za’atar Tilapia with Pickled Cucumbers…It may sound fancy, but this healthy dinner recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is very affordable! 182 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    As fantastic as za'atar is for imparting flavor, the real star of the show here is the pile of quick pickled cucumbers on top. A little vinegar, salt, honey and parsley - and about 10 minutes - is all it takes. Prepare the pickled cucumbers first, then work on cooking the fish. By the time the fish is done, the cucumbers will be perfectly pickled!

    Roasted Za’atar Tilapia with Pickled Cucumbers…It may sound fancy, but this healthy tilapia recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is very affordable! 182 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Serve this alongside a vegetable quinoa salad for a healthy, satisfying meal.

    Other tilapia recipes:

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    Cookin' Canuck's Fisherman's Soup with Tilapia, Shrimp, Tomatoes & Capers
    Cookin' Canuck's Baked Tilapia with Arugula Walnut Pesto
    Call Me PMC's Asian Tilapia Lettuce Wraps
    Lisa's Dinnertime Dish's Grilled Fish Taco Bowls
    The Garlic Diaries' Blackened Tilapia with Cucumber Avocado Salsa

    Roasted Za’atar Tilapia with Pickled Cucumbers…It may sound fancy, but this healthy dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make and is very affordable! 182 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Roasted Za'atar Tilapia Recipe with Pickled Cucumbers

    This inexpensive, delicious and healthy tilapia recipe is made better with a sprinkle of za’atar and a dose of quick pickled cucumbers.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Keyword: Clean Eating, Seafood Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 182.2kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Pickled Cucumbers:

    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
    • 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber peel on

    The Fish:

    • 4 3 ounces each tilapia fillets
    • 6 teaspoons olive oil
    • 4 teaspoons za'atar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    The Pickled Cucumbers:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey and salt. Add the cucumbers and toss to coat with the vinegar sauce. Let sit while the fish cooks.

    The Fish:

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Rub each tilapia fillet with 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of za’atar on each fillet, coating both sides). Season with salt.
    • Place the tilapia in the prepared baking dish. Cook until the tilapia is just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Serve with the pickled cucumbers.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 5 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Fillet + ¼ Cup Cucumbers | Calories: 182.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.8g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 296.7mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.5g
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      1. Jill Fisher

        September 18, 2017 at 2:14 pm

        I agree with @Erin – never thought of using zaatar (love it for the earthy taste) with fish. Would be a nice change from my usual Old Bay seasoning and lemon-herb marinades I use. This is definitely a must-try recipe. The only thing I’d leave out is cucumbers as I am not fond of it. I’d go with pickled peppers or carrots instead.
        Zaatar does add a punch to many dishes. Though, quality of zaatar mixes vary a lot. Most in the market contain fillings like wheat, or even citric acid in place of sumac, and importantly low quality and much less portion of zaatar herb. And home blends don't taste the same without zaatar/wild thyme. That’s why I get my blend from https://www.eatzaatar.com which offers zaatar directly from a farm in Lebanon.

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      2. Jenny | Honey and Birch

        May 24, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        I've never used za'atar before - I need to order some ASAP.

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      3. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

        May 23, 2016 at 6:39 pm

        I love za'tasr seasoning, this looks like such a light and flavorful dinner!

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      4. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

        May 23, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        We cook tilapia at this house and this would be a great way to change it up.

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      5. Katerina @ Diethood

        May 23, 2016 at 2:22 pm

        This is a stunning dish and I'm loving the addition of zaatar!!

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      6. Des @ Life's Ambrosia

        May 23, 2016 at 2:15 pm

        I must try to get my hands on Zaatar. I've seen it used in plenty of recipes, heading to my spice store to find it!

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      7. Frank Mosher

        May 23, 2016 at 9:31 am

        I have no problem with your endeavours in attracting sponsors for your blog, but to choose some weird middle east spice concoction, unlabelled as to Nutritional information, let alone ingredients , (which would probably be stopped at the border entering through Canada Border Agency anyway) has simply no rational! Period! And I love Amazon! And I use tons of middle east spices! And I very much like your blog!

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      8. shawnna griffin

        May 23, 2016 at 9:12 am

        hey girl this looks so yummy!

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      9. Erin @ The Speckled Palate

        May 23, 2016 at 8:04 am

        I love this, Dara! We don't ever make tilapia at our house, for some unknown reason, and I need to change this because your recipe looks delightful! Strangely enough, we've got za’atar because we love those flavors, but we've never used it on fish. Adding that to our to-make list and I absolutely cannot wait. I have a feeling this tilapia paired with the quick pickled cucumbers is a delightful summertime dish!

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