Description
Grilled Tilapia is a quick and healthy seafood dinner featuring tender fish fillets seasoned with garlic, paprika, lemon, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for summer cookouts or an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for cooking the fish evenly and getting those nice grill marks.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate Tilapia: Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet generously with the marinade to infuse the fish with flavor.
- Oil Grill Grates: Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the delicate fillets from sticking during cooking.
- Grill the Fish: Place the tilapia fillets on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled tilapia to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Handle the fillets carefully as tilapia is delicate and can break apart easily.
- Using a grill basket can help prevent the fish from sticking and falling apart on the grill.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled vegetables or a side of rice for a complete meal.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley brightens the flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
