Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Garlic Marinade is honestly the easiest and best fish I have ever made.
Grilled tilapia
The garlic lemon marinade was absolutely perfect for the tilapia. I can imagine using this marinade over and over again with all kinds of different meats.
I was inspired to try grilled tilapia after seeing This recipe at Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. I’m so glad I tried the broiler because it turned out perfect. This recipe is a keeper for sure.
How to grill tilapia
The tilapia is done cooking when it falls apart with a fork and is opaque or white all the way through. Remember that fish will continue to cook once you take it out of the oven, so be sure to take it out a minute or two early.
For those of us in the Midwest, tilapia is a great way to change up mealtime and enjoy seafood in a fairly budget-friendly way. Tilapia is a fish raised in freshwater farms, rich in protein and considered low in saturated fat.
I’ve found that it’s super simple to make and it tastes fantastic with a simple marinade and cooks in less than 10 minutes, sometimes less than 5 minutes. Quick and delicious, I think we can all agree on the awesomeness of this combination.
How long to grill tilapia
Grilling has become my favorite way to prepare fish. It only takes minutes (as long as I watch it closely!) It almost always turns out well. If the broiler scares you, did you know you can grill with the oven door open? You might have to add a minute, but it still works nicely.
Depending on the size of your tilapia fillet, grilling this recipe takes very little time. I found the sweet spot to be about 4-7 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the fillets.
Tilapia marinade
Component
- lemon
- Olive oil
- garlic
- kosher salt
- pepper
- oregano
- tilapia
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{Originally published 6/8/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 2/14/23}
