Grilling recipes are some of the best! They are easy, quick to prepare and have the best smoky flavor. I love to pair this grilled tilapia with grilled sides like grilled zucchini, grilled Mexican street corn and this fresh grilled caesar salad!
What You Need to Make Grilled Tilapia
You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this super tasty grilled tilapia! They come together for tender tilapia that will rival even the best seafood restaurant! The complete list of ingredients and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Fresh Lemon Juice: Lemon adds fresh flavor to almost any grilled fish. Olive Oil: Provides the marinade with a bit of fat and also is used for cooking the filets on the grill. Garlic: Minced fresh garlic adds a delicious savory taste. Seasoning: A simple blend of fresh ground black pepper, salt and mustard powder brings out all of the flavor in the fish. Tilapia Filets: This recipe calls for 4 tilapia filets to feed 4 people.
How to Make Grilled Tilapia
Tilapia is one of the easiest proteins to grill! Marinate the fish for about 30 minutes, and then grill it for less than 12 minutes. You will want to make this recipe all season long!
Serving Options: This dish goes great with rice, couscous and your favorite vegetable side like grilled asparagus! Thaw Filets: If using frozen, be sure they are thawed before you marinate. Thaw overnight in the fridge or place packaged frozen filets in cold water for about 10 minutes. Discard the Marinade: Be sure to discard the used marinade after using. Cook Time: The fillets I used were a little on the thicker side, so about 5 minutes was perfect. If your fillets are thinner, reduce the time.
In the Refrigerator: Once it has cooled, then place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Put it in your fridge, and your fish will stay good for up to 3 days. Reheating: The quickest way to reheat your grilled tilapia is in the air fryer for a couple of minutes at 350 degrees. You can also reheat it over medium heat on the stove with a little melted butter in the pan.
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