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EASY Tender and Flakey Grilled Tilapia Recipe

A pair of grilled tilapia filets served with sauteed gren beans and lemon wedges on a white plate.

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This grilled tilapia recipe is absolutely jam-packed with flavor. It combines fresh tilapia filets with olive oil and just a few simple seasonings to create one of the best fish recipes you'll ever make. But this tilapia recipe isn't just delicious, it's also incredibly easy to make. In fact, you can have it cooked and on the table in as little as 15 minutes.

Ingredients

2 6oz. tilapia fillets

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  2. Let the tilapia come to room temperature. Brush the tilapia with olive oil on all sides.
  3. Combine the spices in a bowl and sprinkle them all over the tilapia fillets. 
  4. Grill the tilapia for 4 minutes, then flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
  5. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with your favorite side dish. 

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