Simple Grilled Tilapia

Tilapia is a nice, inexpensive white and fairly firm fish that is mild in flavor.  So it's versatile.  I like to use it to make fish tacos and I also like that it grills quickly and with little fuss.  This recipe is really a no-brainer and nothing fancy, just simple and fresh tasting.

Grilled Tilapia with an asparagus, carrot and snap pea stir fry and green salad.  Simple Summer.

Grilled Tilapia
4 tilapia fillets
2 tbl extra virgin olive oil
Juice from ½ a lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic together.  Place fish in a shallow baking dish and pour lemon juice mixture over, be sure to flip them over to be properly coated with marinade.  Place fish in refrigerator for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, prepare grill; oil grates and heat to medium high heat.  Season fish with salt and pepper, place on grill and cook for 3 minutes per side until no longer opaque and slightly charred.  Use a good wide spatula to flip the fish, if the grates are nicely oiled it should be no problem to flip, the fish is firm enough to stay intact.  Or if you have a grilling basket and you like to use it, go for it.


Variation- swap lemon juice for lime, add a sprinkle of chili powder or your preferred taco seasoning mix and you have grilled fish for tacos.