CAJUN GRILLED TILAPIA

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A delicious light meal for a hot summer day. Tilapia is a mild fish so the Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper are perfect to jazz up the flavor. We love placing a slice of lemon on the tilapia while it grills. The tilapia just soaks up the flavor. If you want to kick up the spiciness, the grilled jalapenos are a nice touch on the...

Provided by Denny Keller

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium tilapia, filets
bbq pit or stove top
flat or raised edge grill
1/2 c olive oil
Cajun seasoning
lemon pepper
8 slice lemon slices
8 medium jalapeno peppers
1 bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Heat flat grill to medium heat.
  • 2. Wash & pat dry tilapia.
  • 3. Sprinkle tilapia with olive oil. Lightly coat with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper.
  • 4. Place the top side of the fish (rounded) down on the grill first. After 3 to 4 minutes flip the fish over and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes longer. At this point, you can add the lemon slice on top of the fish.
  • 5. If you choose to have the jalapenos, put them on the grill ahead of time rotating often till done.
  • 6. The grilled jalapenos and ranch Dressing accompany the tilapia quite nicely.
  • 7. Enjoy!

Collins Ochieng' (Professor)
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Alphonso Chaidez
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked perfectly.


terhemba Peter
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


SHukkr Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Hayru Abdurahim
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This recipe is a great way to cook tilapia. The fish is cooked evenly and the Cajun seasoning gives it a nice kick.


Joseph Nhlapo
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra Cajun seasoning and it was much better.


Altaf Mirani
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The recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubarak Abdulwahab
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This is the best Cajun grilled tilapia recipe I've ever tried. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible.


Lewany Khan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Zanell
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The Cajun seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Jacob Chege
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Habeeb Abubakar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


wassup yoyo
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This recipe is a great way to cook tilapia. The fish is cooked evenly and the Cajun seasoning gives it a nice kick.


Log wasib
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Kajubi Sula
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Fufj Hc
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are fantastic.


Xdr Sumiii
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The fish was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.


Isah Abubakar Hassan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out delicious. I loved the blackened seasoning.


Behzad Iskenderov
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This Cajun grilled tilapia was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.