Zesty Grilled Tilapia Recipe

Name: Zesty Grilled Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets; 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Mango Coconut Rice, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 2/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed

Servings: persons

6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mango Coconut Rice, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed

1
Place the fish in a large nonmetal dish.
2
Whisk together the 6 tablespoons oil, the orange zest, orange juice, ginger, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste; pour over the fish.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, prepare grill.
5
Brush the fish with additional oil.
6
Grill until fish just flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes per side for each inch of thickness.
7
Serve alongside Mango Coconut Rice.
8
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
9
Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil.
10
Add the coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
11
Stir in the mango.
12
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
13
Remove the rice from the heat and fluff with a fork.
14
Place a clean, dry dish towel over the pan, cover with the lid, and let steam for 5 minutes before serving.

527

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, and more.

Yes, Zesty Grilled 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.

Zesty Grilled Tilapia

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