Best 8 Grilled Thai Style Tilapia Recipes

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Grilled Thai-style tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The tilapia is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender and flaky fish with a crispy skin that is full of flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad. It is also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI TILAPIA



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You can take a taste trip to Asia even on a hectic weeknight with this no-fuss fish dish developed by our Test Kitchen. The sauce adds a mellow, peanutty flavor and a bit of a kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup fresh snow peas
1/3 to 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for indirect heat. Combine the rice, onions, red pepper and basil; place on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 15 in. square). Top with the tilapia, snow peas and peanut sauce. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRILLED TILAPIA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 6-ounce tilapia fillet
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch paprika
Pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Tilapia Salad, recipe follows
Cashew Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
1 honey tangerine
1/2 cup watercress
1 teaspoon tangerine zest
1/8 cup raw red beets, peeled and julienned
1 tablespoon cashews, roasted
3 quarts plain yogurt
6 limes, juiced
1 1/2 bunches fresh cilantro leave
6 large garlic cloves
4 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the grill. Cut the fillet in 1/2 lengthwise. Lightly season the fish with the cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Coat each piece in olive oil and grill, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. To plate, begin by covering a dinner plate with a layer of Cashew Yogurt Sauce. Place the pieces of grilled tilapia in the center, overlapping one another. Top the fish with the Tilapia Salad and place the tangerine segments around the plate.
  • Using a sharp pairing knife, remove the skin of the tangerine. Slice the tangerine into rings and remove any seeds. Mix the watercress, tangerine zest, and beets with the cashews. Serve with the grilled tilapia and Cashew Yogurt Sauce.
  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste for seasoning.

GRILLED THAI-STYLE TILAPIA



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Categories     Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

• 4 tilapia fillets, about 5-6 ounces
• 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, besides tilapia, in a blender or food processor. Mix ingredients into a paste. Place fillets in a shallow dish and coat tops with paste. Cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. Preheat grill for high heat. Place tilapia fillets on an oiled grill rack, paste side up. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remember not to turn fillets. Remove from heat and serve.

SPICY GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CREAMY GRITS AND MUSHROOM SCALLION SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms (cremini)
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper
5 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large bunch broccoli, sliced lengthwise (with stalks and florets intact)
1 bunch whole carrots, tops removed, sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1/3 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning marinade

Steps:

  • Mushroom Scallion Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan. Saute mushrooms and scallions for about 3 minutes. Stir in wine and heavy cream. Season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Grits: Bring milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until grits thicken to desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Grilled Broccoli and Carrots: Heat grill to medium. Toss broccoli and carrots in olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill vegetables for about 6 minutes or until tender, turning them once halfway through. If room allows, grill tilapia at same time.
  • Tilapia: Heat grill to medium. Rinse and dry fillets and then rub with jerk seasoning. Grill tilapia for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
  • Plate entree by spooning grits on center of plate. Lay tilapia on top of grits. Lay the carrot slices on top of fish in a criss-cross manner and place broccoli stalk on the side of fish. Top with mushroom scallion sauce and serve immediately.

TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA



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This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 8 ounces), thawed
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA



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I have to put this recipe somewhere before it gets thrown away!! It was in the paper as a "Quick Meal". I just love tilapia!! Feel free to add more garlic or ginger to this sauce....the more the merrier, right?

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 fillet (or other thin mild fish)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 1065.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 24.9

GRILLED TILAPIA



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Easy, flavorful tilapia grilled over flames!

Provided by rjholtz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried mustard, or to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
  • Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THE BEST GRILLED TILAPIA



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Mother's recipe for Northern Michigan Whitefilsh on the grill, but seems to be excellent for Tilapia. We don't live near Petoskey anynmore.

Provided by jwalenta

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 yellow onion, sliced
2 lbs tilapia fillets (frozen)
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Turn your grill on.
  • Oil a fish/vegetable pan for the grill -- one of those things that has all the holes in it.
  • Spread out all the sliced onion on the grill pan.
  • Place Tilapia fillets on top of the onions.
  • Butter the fillets with mayo.
  • Sprinkle with dill weed. You can go somewhat heavy with this. Like Christmas cookies.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Put pan on the grill. 10-15 minutes. Onions should be a little caramalized/charred.
  • Serve with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 227, Sodium 383.3, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 91.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: Tilapia is a great choice for this recipe because it is a mild-flavored fish that cooks quickly. You can also use other mild-flavored fish, such as cod, halibut, or trout.
  • Marinate the fish: Marinating the fish in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat: Grilling the fish over medium heat will help to prevent it from overcooking. Cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Serve the fish with a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce will help to complement the grilled fish. You can use a variety of sauces, such as a Thai sweet chili sauce, a citrus-based sauce, or a herb-based sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled Thai-style tilapia is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The fish is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The fish can be served with a variety of sauces, such as a Thai sweet chili sauce, a citrus-based sauce, or a herb-based sauce.

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