Zesty Grilled Tilapia Recipe

Impress your taste buds with this vibrant Zesty Grilled Tilapia recipe! Inspired by Paula Deen's masterful cooking, this recipe features juicy tilapia marinated in a zesty orange and ginger sauce, then grilled to perfection. Paired with our complementary coconut mango rice, this dish is a flavor explosion you won't forget. Get ready for a culinary adventure in just 50 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 291.2 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Zesty Grilled Tilapia

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zesty Grilled Tilapia

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How to Make Zesty Grilled Tilapia

  1. Place the tilapia fillets in a large, non-metallic dish.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons orange zest, ¼ cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Pour the marinade over the tilapia fillets, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
  5. While the fish marinates, prepare your grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove the tilapia from the marinade and brush lightly with additional olive oil.
  8. Grill the tilapia for approximately 5 minutes per side per inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Adjust grilling time based on the thickness of your fillets.
  9. Serve immediately with Coconut Mango Rice (recipe not included). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

14g

Carbs

0g