This was the best fish I have ever made. The marinade was absolutely perfect for it. I can imagine using this marinade again and again with all kinds of different meats.
Broiling is my favorite way to prepare fish. It takes just minutes and (as long as I watch it closely!) it almost always turns out well. I tried something new this time and left the oven door open while it was broiling.
I read somewhere that it would result in a more grilled taste and it worked. This recipe is a keeper for sure.
Tilapia is finished cooking when it flakes apart with a fork and is opaque or white all the way through. Remember that it will keep cooking once you remove it from the oven, so be sure to remove it a minute or two early.
How To Broil Tilapia
- Combine all marinade ingredients. Place fish in a ziploc bag and pour marinade over it. Seal bag and place in fridge overnight.
- When ready to cook the fish, turn the oven on to broil (high setting, if you have that option) and place the fish on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes depending on the size and thickness of your fish. Enjoy!
Lemon and Garlic Broiled Tilapia
Broiled Tilapia with a lemon garlic marinade is quite frankly the easiest and best fish I have ever made in my home kitchen.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound tilapia filets *
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 medium cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- chopped fresh Italian parsley for serving
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the tilapia in a ziploc bag or airtight container. Add the lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Turn the fish a few times to coat all of the pieces. Close tightly and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- When ready to cook the fish, turn the oven on to broil (high setting, if you have that option) and place the fish on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Broil for 3-7 minutes* depending on the size and thickness of your fish.
Notes
* Depending on the size of the filets, 1 pound of tilapia may be as few as 2-3 pieces or as many as 8. Adjust the cooking time accordingly! 5-6 ounce filets will require 5-7 minutes under the broiler. 1-2 ounce filets will be done in about 3 minutes. Don’t walk away while they are in the oven.
Tilapia is finished cooking when it flakes apart with a fork and is opaque or white all the way through. Remember that it will keep cooking once you remove it from the oven, so be sure to remove it a minute or two early.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal · Carbohydrates: 1g · Protein: 30g · Fat: 17g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 11g · Cholesterol: 76mg · Sodium: 854mg · Potassium: 467mg · Fiber: 0.2g · Sugar: 0.02g · Vitamin A: 7IU · Vitamin C: 0.3mg · Calcium: 24mg · Iron: 1mg
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Jen of My Tiny Oven says
YUM!! I have some Tilapia in the freezer I am totally going to do it this way! Thanks!
OneMillionReasons says
ALWAYS looking for new fish recipes. I'll try this one soon, for sure! Thanks so much!
Sabrina says
Fish is so great in the summer! I love your marinade and how its so quick!!! This would be perfect with some steamed veggies and rice!
Kim Honeycutt says
Tilapia is my favorite fish. This sounds like a good way to fix it. Pinned it!
Joe says
I’m making this tonight and will let you know how it turns out, I’m not a big Tilapia fan but this recipe sounds to good not to try it. Thank you and I will keep you posted on how it turns out.
Mary Younkin says
I hope you enjoyed the tilapia, Joe!