Optimized for Stage 3b Dinner 3 Servings

Baked Tilapia Fillet with Lemon Pepper White Rice

Fresh tilapia fillet baked with black pepper and fresh lemon zest, served over aromatic white rice tossed with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Per Serving USDA FoodData Grounded
Calories 270 kcal
Protein 23 g
Potassium 320 mg
Phosphorus 180 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Prep Time: 10 mins · Cook Time: 15 mins · Total Time: 25 mins
Why This Recipe Fits Stage 3b:

A clean, simple 3-ingredient dinner delivering high-quality protein with under 100 mg of sodium per serving.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. Place tilapia fillets on the dish. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.

  3. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until fish is white and flakes easily with a fork.

  4. Stir chopped fresh parsley into warm cooked white rice.

  5. Serve each fillet over 1/2 cup of herbed white rice.

Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips

Dietitian Tip: Avoid commercial 'Lemon Pepper Seasoning' bottles from the spice aisle. Almost all commercial blends contain salt as the first ingredient, plus chemical MSG or potassium chloride.

Stage Adaptation: Safe across Stages 1 through 4.

Clinical Disclaimer: Recipe nutrient values are based on USDA FoodData Central calculations. Individual lab parameters vary; always confirm your personalized potassium, sodium, and protein limits with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.