Grilled Tilapia
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 16 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Tilapia
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This grilled tilapia is fish fillets coated in a zesty marinade, then cooked on the grill to tender perfection. A quick and easy recipe that always gets rave reviews from family and friends, and pairs well with a variety of side dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds tilapia fillets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- lemon wedges and parsley for serving
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Instructions
- Place the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl or resealable bag. Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the tilapia fillets to the bowl or bag. Spoon the marinade over the top of the fish.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Remove the fillets from the marinade.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Add the tilapia and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish is opaque.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Be very careful not to overcook your fish or it might not come off the grill in one piece!
- You can use frozen tilapia in this recipe, just be sure to thaw it completely before adding it to the marinade.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
565mg
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.2mg
(2%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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