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Tips for grilling tilapia?
By Tom | December 21, 2008
lil sammy asked:
I’ve tried this on an outdoor gas grill several times, and it always turns pretty dry, like fish jerky. Any tips or marinades that can help?
Thanks!
Hector
I’ve tried this on an outdoor gas grill several times, and it always turns pretty dry, like fish jerky. Any tips or marinades that can help?
Thanks!
Hector
Topics: Grilling Tips | 6 Comments »
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 am
you are probably cooking it too long…..the best fish for grilling is a fish like salmon or swordfish or halibut steaks…thicker fish….
December 23rd, 2008 at 2:53 am
marinate it in olive oil for 30 mins. trust me!
December 23rd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Hey, eat a pound of that and you’ll be 101lbs.
Bring it on girly!
December 24th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Try brushing your filets with olive oil and using salt, pepper, or your favorite spices.
I’ve found that grilling on a George Forman for approximately 4 to 5 minutes is better. keeps it moister.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Spicy Grilled Tilapia with aioli
4 servings
30 min 10 min prep
2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
aioli
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
Spray grill rack with a non-stick coating.
Rinse tilapia with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
Combine spices and sprinkle on both sides of fillet Place on heated grill 4 to 5 inches from a hot fire.
Cook 4-5 minutes per 1/2 inch measured at thickest point, turning once halfway through cooking time.
Serve with Aioli.
Aioli- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Refrigerate.
Asian-Style Grilled Tilapia
4 servings
35 min 5 min prep
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
3 large garlic cloves, minced (about a Tbs.)
1 lime, juice of (2 Tbs or so)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb tilapia fillets (or other thin mild fish)
Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it’s coated all over with the marinade.
Set aside for 20 min or so.
Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
The fish should be opaque and flaky.
Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.
December 26th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Hamilton Beach grill with timer . . frozen tilapia fillets take around 12 minutes.