CAJUN GRILLED TILAPIA

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A delicious light meal for a hot summer day. Tilapia is a mild fish so the Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper are perfect to jazz up the flavor. We love placing a slice of lemon on the tilapia while it grills. The tilapia just soaks up the flavor. If you want to kick up the spiciness, the grilled jalapenos are a nice touch on the...

Provided by Denny Keller

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium tilapia, filets
bbq pit or stove top
flat or raised edge grill
1/2 c olive oil
Cajun seasoning
lemon pepper
8 slice lemon slices
8 medium jalapeno peppers
1 bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Heat flat grill to medium heat.
  • 2. Wash & pat dry tilapia.
  • 3. Sprinkle tilapia with olive oil. Lightly coat with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper.
  • 4. Place the top side of the fish (rounded) down on the grill first. After 3 to 4 minutes flip the fish over and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes longer. At this point, you can add the lemon slice on top of the fish.
  • 5. If you choose to have the jalapenos, put them on the grill ahead of time rotating often till done.
  • 6. The grilled jalapenos and ranch Dressing accompany the tilapia quite nicely.
  • 7. Enjoy!

TheSolComplex
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This recipe is a great way to cook tilapia. The fish is cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning is delicious.


SK Imran
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tilapia is always cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning is delicious.


phoekiks
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The tilapia is grilled to perfection and the Cajun seasoning is flavorful without being too spicy.


Chuck Buck
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the tilapia is always cooked perfectly.


Anika Kham
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Delicious!


Miracle Blakey
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Musisi Ivan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the tilapia and the lemon butter sauce.


dilini perera
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tilapia cooks in just a few minutes and the seasoning is simple but delicious.


Murtaza Hassan
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The Cajun seasoning was flavorful and the tilapia was cooked perfectly.


Ephesians Elijah
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The Cajun seasoning gives the tilapia a nice kick and the lemon butter sauce is the perfect complement.


Nicholas Nassre
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the crispy skin on the tilapia.


Richard green
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Tilapia is a mild fish so the seasoning really shines through.


Elb Bohara
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This Cajun grilled tilapia was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was on point. I will definitely be making this again.