Spiced Grilled Tilapia

Name: Spiced Grilled Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt

Tender fish fillets coated in an aromatic West African inspired spice rub and grilled to smoky perfection.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbPescatarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets, patted dry
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the grill to medium high heat and oil the grates.
2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp kosher salt into a wet rub.
3

Brush both sides of the 4 patted dry tilapia fillets evenly with the spice blend.
4

Grill the tilapia fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5

Check that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.

Questions

How long does Spiced Grilled Tilapia keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Spiced Grilled Tilapia?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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