Description
Grilled tilapia with lemon and herbs is a light and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer dining. This recipe features tender tilapia fillets marinated in zesty lemon juice, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, each bite transports you to a sunny seaside retreat. Easy to prepare and packed with health benefits, this grilled tilapia will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add tilapia fillets, coating them evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated tilapia on the grill and cook each side for 4-5 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Squeeze extra lemon juice over the fillets before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (113g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg