Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia Recipe

Name: Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs tilapia fillets; 1/2 cup honey; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; olive oil; Brine; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup salt; 1 quart water

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve sugar and salt in the water. Stir and dissolve.
2
Add the fillets and refrigerate for minimum of 1 hour and up to 4.
3
About an hour before marinating is complete start up smoker.
4
You are looking for a temperature of about 200 F and no higher than 225u00b0F.
5
Use a good hard wood of your choice. I use pecan most of the time. Alder, hickory, mesquite and cherry are all nice.
6
Mix up the salt, pepper and cayenne.
7
Take out the Fillets, rinse then pat dry.
8
Drizzle olive oil on a platter.
9
Place fish on the platter and slide em around to oil the bottoms.
10
Generously coat the tops only with honey.
11
Sprinkle the mixed seasonings on top only.
12
Place fillets directly on grate of prepared smoker and smoke for 1 hour.

286

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs tilapia fillets, 1/2 cup honey, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Honey Glazed Tilapia

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Variations & substitutions

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