Easy Grilled or Broiled Tilapia {20-minute meal}
An easy grilled or broiled tilapia recipe made in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Savory fish with a lovely crispy crunch on the outside and tender and flaky inside. Yum.
Ingredients
- 3 4-ounce tilapia fillets unthawed if frozen, see note
- 1-2 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Place tilapia on plate and pat dry with paper towels. Rub 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil over both sides until coated.
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Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Rub evenly over both sides of tilapia fillets.
For Grill:
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Preheat grill to medium or medium-high. Taking a little oil, rub over the grill grates so fish won't stick. Grill fish for 5-8 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
For Broiler:
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Preheat broiler to high. Adjust rack so fish will be about 4 to 5 inches from the broiler. Cover a broiler pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place tilapia on foil and broil for about 5-6 minutes on first side. Then remove and flip fish and broil for another 4 to 5 minutes on second side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Recipe Notes
1. Nothing works better than fresh tilapia, but if you do need to go with frozen, I really like the individually frozen tilapia loins from Costco.
2. This tilapia is delicious served over this yummy coconut rice. Add another dimension of deliciousness by serving this fresh pineapple salsa on top. Yum! Another great option is to serve it alongside a batch of these delicious garlic butter satueed carrots and some very basic rice or quinoa (cooked in chicken broth if you want a bit more flavor). Simple, healthy and tasty.