Lemon Herb Grilled Tilapia Recipe
Ladies, grab your aprons, because this lemon herb grilled tilapia recipe is easier than convincing your bestie to skip happy hour.
Bright citrus meets fragrant herbs, and suddenly dinner feels less like chore duty and more like spa treatment for your taste buds.
We’re skipping complicated marinades, because who has time for kitchen drama when your group chat is already enough entertainment?
This dish grills quickly, tastes fresh, and makes you look like you’ve got life together—even if your laundry pile suggests otherwise.
So pour some wine, strike a chef pose, and get ready to serve brilliance without breaking a sweat.
Lemon Herb Grilled Tilapia Recipe
Zesty lemon and fresh herbs transform vegan-friendly tilapia fillets into a light, flavorful grilled dinner you’ll happily brag about later.
Ingredients
- Vegan tilapia fillets soy or pea-based – 4 (about 5 oz each)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
- Lemon zest – 1 tsp
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Fresh thyme – 1 tsp chopped
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Pat vegan tilapia fillets dry and place them in a shallow dish.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over fillets; let rest 8–10 minutes for flavor infusion.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; lightly oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Place fillets on grill, cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden with light grill marks.
- Brush with remaining marinade during last minute for brightness.
- Remove, rest 2 minutes, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Tips
- Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra depth without effort.
- Grill lemon halves alongside for a charred citrus squeeze.
- Pair with quinoa or roasted vegetables for a goddess-approved meal.
