Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

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“We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was! Now we eat it regularly. I love making it for guests because it’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy.” Beth Cooper - Columbus, Ohio

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Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons basil, olive oil, garlic, capers and lemon peel; set aside 2 tablespoons for sauce. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of fillets with remaining vinaigrette.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining basil. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette for Two

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet equals 206 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 398 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p57

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by Toni51

My husband thought our tilapia filets were too delicate to put on the grill (they were under 6 oz each), so I broiled them. The recipe said I could do that, right? :-) I think grilling would be a much better option, and will make them that way next time. Also, I am very used to using bottled lemon juice and have never minded it before ... but somehow it really stood out as kind of bitter and sour in this recipe. So, next time I will also use fresh lemon juice. I watch enough cooking shows to know that I should allways use fresh lemon juice, but I get lazy sometimes. Still, a very enjoyable recipe. Thank you for submitting it.


Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by kathleen ng

Excellent, Easy, Entire family enjoyed it. Even made it camping. Healthy to boot.


Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Susan's Kitchen

Super easy to make and very flavorful. I broiled versus grilled and it turned out great. Definitely a redo.


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by ceigsti

This dish is awesome. I'm not a fish fan but my husband is. I made it for his birthday and he loved it. I also really liked it and my 4 year old told me this morning he wanted that fish dish for dinner again tonight! Win!

 
 
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