Description
A light and fresh tilapia dish coated in a vibrant lemon, garlic, and parsley mixture, cooked quickly for a tender and flavorful result. Perfect for a simple and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 3 ounces each)
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 15 to 20 cranks freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse parsley, remove leaves, and finely chop or process.
- Zest and juice half the lemon, reserving the other half for serving.
- Blend or mix parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat the tilapia fillets evenly with the lemon-garlic mixture.
- Preheat a grill or skillet and lightly grease if needed.
- Cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitute tilapia with cod, haddock, or other white fish.
- Use extra garlic for a stronger flavor.
- Add paprika or onion powder for more depth.
- Bake instead of grill if preferred.
- Store leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
