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These Quick Grilled Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fillets are light, flaky, and ready in under 15 minutes, seasoned simply with lemon zest, cracked pepper, and a touch of garlic for a bright, protein-packed dinner with almost no cleanup. A perfect weeknight fish recipe for anyone short on time but craving something fresh.
Prep Time
5 min
Per serving
170kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
1g
Carbs
5g
Cook Time
6 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
Fat
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Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels and place on a plate.
Drizzle the fillets with the olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with the lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Grill the tilapia for 2-3 minutes per side, until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork - be gentle when flipping since tilapia is delicate.
Remove from the heat immediately once cooked through to avoid overcooking, and squeeze the lemon juice over the top.
Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Don't Overcook: Tilapia is a thin, delicate fish that cooks in just a couple of minutes per side - pull it off the heat the moment it turns opaque and flakes easily. Oil the Grates Well: Tilapia can stick easily, so make sure the grill grates or pan are well-oiled before adding the fish. Zest Before You Juice: Zest the lemon first, then juice it - it's much easier to zest a whole lemon than one that's already been squeezed.
The flesh should turn from translucent to opaque white and flake easily when tested with a fork, usually after just 2-3 minutes per side on the grill.
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