Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our grilled tilapia, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish combines the delicate taste of tilapia with a vibrant lemon-butter sauce, tangy capers, and a medley of fresh herbs, creating a memorable dining experience. Accompanied by a side of fluffy orzo, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a hit for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this step-by-step guide will guide you through the process of preparing this delicious dish. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of grilling tilapia, we've got you covered. So, gather your cooking essentials, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
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GRILLED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
- Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPERS AND ORZO
This originally is a Bobby Flay Food Network recipe, that I tweated a little bit. It is delicious and definitely company worthy, but also easy enough for weekday meals.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Tilapia
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice, white wine, and shallot in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced in half.
- Remove from the heat and lef cool.
- Whisk together the cream, butter and wine mixture in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- The lemon butter can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Heat grill to high.
- Brush the fish on both sides with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and slightly charred.
- Toss the cooked orzo with a few tablespoons of the lemon butter and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and season salt and pepper.
- Place orzo on a serving platter.
- Remove the fish from the grill and place on the orzo.
- Top each filet with some of the lemon and capers.
- Garnish with the remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.9, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 174.4, Sodium 581.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 49.1
TILAPIA WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast, easy and enjoyable, even for non-fish lovers. -Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tilapia; cook until lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add broth, lemon juice, butter and capers to same skillet; cook and stir until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Spoon over tilapia. If desired, serve with pasta and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To ensure the tilapia fillets cook evenly, make sure they are of uniform thickness. If necessary, use a sharp knife to trim the fillets so that they are roughly the same size. - Before grilling the tilapia, lightly season them with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their natural flavor. - To prevent the tilapia from sticking to the grill grates, lightly grease them with cooking spray or oil before cooking. - Cook the tilapia over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. - For the lemon butter caper sauce, use fresh lemon juice and capers. This will give the sauce the best flavor. - To make the orzo, cook it according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the orzo and set it aside. - To assemble the dish, place the grilled tilapia fillets on a bed of orzo. Top with the lemon butter caper sauce and serve immediately.Conclusion:
Grilled tilapia with lemon butter capers and orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the lemon butter caper sauce is flavorful and tangy. The orzo is a great addition to the dish and helps to make it a complete meal.
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