Grilled Citrus Tilapia Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high (450-500°F). (Alternatively, preheat a grill pan over high heat.) Zest lemon to yield 1 teaspoon. Cut the lemon in half crosswise.
• Combine butter, garlic and lemon zest in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until the butter is melted, about 90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper; brush 1 side of each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of the butter mixture.
• Oil the grill rack by soaking a paper towel in oil and holding it with tongs to rub over the rack. Place the tilapia, buttered-sides down, on the oiled rack. Brush the exposed sides of the fish evenly with the remaining butter mixture. Cook until charred on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip gently and continue grilling until the fish is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Place the lemon halves, cut-side down, on the grill rack; cook until charred, about 2 minutes. Squeeze the charred lemons over the fish, and sprinkle with parsley.

CITRUS TILAPIA EN PAPILLOTE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat. Fold four sheets of foil in half crosswise to crease, and then unfold.
• Combine the oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
• Place 1 fillet on one side of the crease on each sheet of foil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Divide the oil mixture equally among the fillets.
• Working with 1 foil sheet at a time, fold the foil over the fillet and tightly crimp the edges of the foil to close the packets to create a papillote. Place each papillote on the grill and close the lid of the grill. Grill until the papillotes are fully puffed, about 12 minutes.
• Carefully cut the foil to open and serve the fillets on the spinach and top with the Grilled Summer Relish.
• Prepare the grill to medium heat. Brush the scallions, corn, bell pepper and squash on both sides with the oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Grill the vegetables until slightly charred and just tender, turning often, about 5 minutes for the scallions, 8 minutes for the squash and pepper and 10 minutes for the corn. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Cut the corn from the cob directly into a bowl and mix in the scallions, peppers and squash.
• Meanwhile whisk the lemon juice, oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Add the oil mixture to the bowl of vegetables; toss to coat.

CHAR GRILLED LEMONGRASS TILAPIA FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Soak the green lemongrass leaves in cold water and set aside.
• Mix together the diced lemongrass, soy sauce, garlic, spring onion, red chile and ginger in a bowl.
• Lay the fish on a chopping board. Create a fillet by using a sharp filleting knife to slice from the spine of the fish down to the belly without cutting the fillet off. Just leave it lying open.
• Now add the lemongrass mixture to the inside of the fish and close the fillet back up.
• Secure the fish by tying it up with the lemongrass leaves. Brush the fish with the vegetable oil, and then char grill the fish, 10 minute per side. Cut the lemongrass leaves and serve.

CITRUS TILAPIA

Steps:

• 1. On a plate, combine the flour and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the tilapia in the flour.
• 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and just cooked through. Remove the fish and set aside.
• 3. Add the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and the ginger to the skillet. Increase the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste and add lemon zest or more lemon juice if necessary. Return the fish to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
• Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.

THE BEST GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Turn your grill on.
• Oil a fish/vegetable pan for the grill -- one of those things that has all the holes in it.
• Spread out all the sliced onion on the grill pan.
• Place Tilapia fillets on top of the onions.
• Butter the fillets with mayo.
• Sprinkle with dill weed. You can go somewhat heavy with this. Like Christmas cookies.
• Sprinkle with black pepper.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Put pan on the grill. 10-15 minutes. Onions should be a little caramalized/charred.
• Serve with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.

GRILLED LEMON-PARMESAN TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients until blended., Lightly oil grill rack. Place fish on rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4 minutes. Turn; spread cheese mixture over fillets. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Spread oil on both sides of filets.
• Sprinkle with seasoning.
• Place on hot grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes over a medium high heat. Turn once during grilling.
• Serve with Aioli.
• Prepare aioli by combining all ingredients in a bowl, mixing and then refrigerate until you are ready for use.
• I served it with boiled new potatoes and green beans to dip in the Aioli.
• I use Low fat mayonnaise.
• Use seasoning of your choice.