Grilled Tilapia On A Bed Of Rocket Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tilapia On A Bed Of Rocket Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tilapia fillets; Coarse sea salt; For the broth:; 2 cubes fish stock; 1L water; 2 slices of lemon; 2 cloves of garlic, squashed; 1 thin piece of ginger, peeled; fresh basil leaves, thyme leaves; a few whole black peppercorns; Sauce for grilling tilapia:; mix together a few tablespoons of soy sauce, Worchestershire sauce, and brown sauce.

Servings: persons

3 tilapia fillets
Coarse sea salt
For the broth:
2 cubes fish stock
1L water
2 slices of lemon
2 cloves of garlic, squashed
1 thin piece of ginger, peeled
fresh basil leaves, thyme leaves
a few whole black peppercorns
Sauce for grilling tilapia:
mix together a few tablespoons of soy sauce, Worchestershire sauce, and brown sauce.

1
Heat the oven at 180C/370F.
2
Generously rub coarse sea salt onto tilapia fillets.
3
Prepare liquid for poaching: dilute fish cubes into boiling water, heat in a large pan until simmering, then add herbs and spices.
4
Poach tilapia until cooked and tender (about 5-10 minutes). Remove tilapia fillets, place them on a baking tray, brush with grilling sauce, baked until golden brown.
5
Serve: place grilled cuts of tilapia fillets on a bed of your favourite salad.
6
You can also keep some of the poached fillets, run them under cold water, drained, then prepare them for nice Mediterranean inspired focaccia sandwich on a bed of rocket and spinach leaves.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tilapia fillets, Coarse sea salt, For the broth:, 2 cubes fish stock, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tilapia On A Bed Of Rocket Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Tilapia On A Bed Of Rocket Salad

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