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Spiced Grilled Tilapia

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Spiced Grilled Tilapia?

The entry for Spiced Grilled Tilapia calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the tilapia in Spiced Grilled Tilapia?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Spiced Grilled Tilapia uses 4 tilapia fillets, patted dry.

Is Spiced Grilled Tilapia spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Spiced Grilled Tilapia comes from 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Spiced Grilled Tilapia keto-friendly?

A serving of Spiced Grilled Tilapia carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How much protein is in Spiced Grilled Tilapia?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 34 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 3 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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