Description
This Easy Grilled Tilapia recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The tilapia fillets are seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and other spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve with blistered tomatoes for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
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Tilapia Fillets:
- 4 4-ounce tilapia fillets, (wild caught if possible)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
For serving:
- Blistered tomatoes or chopped cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450°F).
- Prepare the tilapia: Bring the tilapia to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Pat dry with a clean towel. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery seed; pat onto the fish.
- Grill the tilapia: Grill the tilapia skin side down over indirect heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Serve: Allow to rest, then serve with blistered tomatoes if desired. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
- If you can’t find smoked paprika, you can use sweet paprika for a slightly different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
