Grilled Tilapia With Basil Aioli Recipes

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Remove the tilapia from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the fillets until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Serve the tilapia topped with mango salsa.

GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in capers and 2 tablespoons basil. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for drizzling cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Grill tilapia on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Spray grill rack with a non-stick coating.
• Rinse tilapia with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine spices and sprinkle on both sides of fillet Place on heated grill 4 to 5 inches from a hot fire.
• Cook 4-5 minutes per 1/2 inch measured at thickest point, turning once halfway through cooking time.
• Serve with Aioli.
• Aioli- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Refrigerate.

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 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.