Grilled Tilapia Fish

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A delicious and healthy grilled tilapia fish recipe, seasoned with a mix of spices and served with a side of your choice.

Grilled Tilapia Fish recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 fillet with sides)

Main Ingredients

  • Tilapia fish
    Tilapia fish
    4piece
  • Bell peppers (mixed colors)
    Bell peppers (mixed colors)
    1cup
  • Pepper mix (Tatashe/sombo/scotch bonnet pepper)
    Pepper mix (Tatashe/sombo/scotch bonnet pepper)
    2tbsp
  • cloves Garlic
    cloves Garlic
    3
  • Ginger
    Ginger
    1in
  • medium Onion
    medium Onion
    1
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    2tbsp
  • Seasoning cubes
    Seasoning cubes
    2piece
  • Salt
    Salt
    1tsp
  • Curry powder
    Curry powder
    1tsp
  • Thyme
    Thyme
    1tsp
  • whole Lemon
    whole Lemon
    1

Sides

  • Potatoes
    Potatoes
    2cups
  • Coleslaw
    Coleslaw
    2cups

How to make Grilled Tilapia Fish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Clean and gut the tilapia fish, then pat it dry.

  2. Step 2

    Chop the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, mix the chopped vegetables with vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, salt, curry powder, thyme, and the juice of the lemon.

  4. Step 4

    Marinate the tilapia fish in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.

Cooking

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the air fryer oven.

  2. Step 2

    Place the marinated tilapia fish in the air fryer basket.

  3. Step 3

    Cook the fish for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  4. Step 4

    While the fish is cooking, prepare the potatoes and coleslaw as desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

292.0kcal (14.6%)

Protein

22.5g (45%)

Carbs

32.5g (11.82%)

Sugars

2.5g (5%)

Healthy Fat

11.4g

Unhealthy Fat

2.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, let the fish marinate for a few hours or overnight.

  2. You can add more spices to the marinade according to your taste.

  3. Ensure the air fryer is not overcrowded for even cooking.

FAQS

  1. Can I use other types of fish?

    Yes, you can substitute tilapia with other firm white fish.

  2. Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

    Yes, grilled tilapia can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  3. What sides can I serve with this dish?

    You can serve it with rice, salad, or any vegetables of your choice.

  4. Can I make this recipe spicy?

    Yes, you can add more pepper mix or chili to increase the heat.

  5. Is this recipe gluten-free?

    Yes, all the ingredients used are gluten-free.

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