Best 7 Grilled Tilapia Piccata For Two Recipes

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Grilled Tilapia Piccata is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. This classic Italian dish combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with a tangy lemon butter sauce, creating a light and refreshing meal. Grilled tilapia piccata can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in capers and 2 tablespoons basil. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for drizzling cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Grill tilapia on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPERS AND ORZO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, finely zested
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Splash heavy cream
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (8-ounce) tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound orzo, cooked al dente
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup drained capers

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon zest, juice, wine and shallot in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk together the cream, butter and wine mixture in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The lemon butter can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • Brush the fish on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and slightly charred. Toss the orzo with a few tablespoons of the lemon butter and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the orzo to a platter. Remove from the grill and immediately place the fillets on the orzo and top each fillet with some of the lemon butter and capers. Garnish with the remaining parsley.

GRILLED TILAPIA PICCATA FOR TWO



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and garlic until blended; stir in 3 teaspoons basil and capers. Reserve 1 tablespoon mixture for drizzling over cooked fish. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of tilapia; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tilapia, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved lemon mixture; sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TILAPIA PICCATA WITH SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Tilapia     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sugar Snap Pea     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 U.S.-farmed tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons capers
12 ounces snap peas
1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup white wine, divided
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Season tilapia with 1/2 teaspoon salt; place 1 fillet in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Sprinkle each fillet with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon capers. Toss snap peas with potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide evenly among packets. Dot each fillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold foil to close and crimp 2 sides of each packet, leaving 1 side open; pour 1/4 cup wine into each packet. Crimp third side of packets to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 12 minutes. Carefully cut foil to open. Serve with lemon wedges.

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

GRILLED TILAPIA



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Great recipe loaded with flavour. I made this on my Griddler and it turned out amazing! This recipe works for cod, monkfish. scallops,etc.your choice.Also perfect for sole.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon tsps cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon tsps Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup mayonnaise
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Spread oil on both sides of filets.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning.
  • Place on hot grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes over a medium high heat. Turn once during grilling.
  • Serve with Aioli.
  • Prepare aioli by combining all ingredients in a bowl, mixing and then refrigerate until you are ready for use.
  • I served it with boiled new potatoes and green beans to dip in the Aioli.
  • I use Low fat mayonnaise.
  • Use seasoning of your choice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets: Fresh tilapia fillets will yield the best results. If you can't find fresh tilapia, frozen fillets will also work, but make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Season the tilapia fillets generously: Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to season it generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets over medium-high heat: Cooking the tilapia fillets over medium-high heat will help to sear them and create a nice crust. Be careful not to overcook the fish, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauce is hot before serving: The piccata sauce should be hot when you serve it. This will help to keep the tilapia fillets warm and juicy.

Conclusion:

Grilled tilapia piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia fillets are seared until golden brown and then topped with a flavorful piccata sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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