Whole Fish - Grilled Tilapia With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Fish - Grilled Tilapia With Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole tilipia fish (about 1 1/2 pounds); aluminum foil; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped; 2 cloves, garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin

Servings: persons

2 whole tilipia fish (about 1 1/2 pounds)
aluminum foil
1 lemon, sliced
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 cloves, garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin

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To prepare the fish for the grill, lightly grease the foil. Wash the fish and place each fish on a square of heavy duty aluminum foil. Season cavity and sides of fish with the Seafood seasoning of your choice, or Lemon Pepper seasoning. Dot with butter and put lemon slices in cavity. Seal aluminum foil around fish. Grill over a med-high heat for approximately 25 minutes - or until done. After 20 minutes or so check the fish to see if it is flaky and tender. Open up the foil packets to check each one.
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For the sauce: In a small serving dish combine the parsley, garlic, salt, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Serve this over the fish, or on the side.
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For a whole fish 1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds.
4
Charcoal Grill 10 to 12 minutes per side over direct heat.
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Gas-Grill 12 to 14 minutes per side, direct heat.
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Fish should flake easily when tested with a fork.
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Garnish with parsley, and lemon slices.

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 whole tilipia fish (about 1 1/2 pounds), aluminum foil, 1 lemon, sliced, 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, and more.

Yes, Whole Fish - Grilled Tilapia With Chimichurri Sauce 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.

Whole Fish - Grilled Tilapia With Chimichurri Sauce

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