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Grilled Tilapia
Tilapia can actually be an incredibly flavorful and rich fish when cooked properly, and grilling it is an easy dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces even thickness throughout if possible)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat (375 to 450°)
- Let the tilapia come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat the tilapia dry with a clean towel.
- Rub the tilapia with the olive oil.
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle and then pat it on to the fish.
- Grill the tilapia on indirect heat for 4 minutes just until it is not sticking to the grates and starts to release. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and an internal temperature has reached 135-140°
- Allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes then serve.
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Notes
- This tilapia is great served with a side of asparagus, or a Caesar Salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.