Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette for Two 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. It’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy.” Beth Cooper - Columbus, Ohio

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Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, 3 teaspoons basil, olive oil, garlic, capers and lemon peel; set aside 1 tablespoon 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: 2 servings.

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 for Two in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010