Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Vinegrette and Steamed Asparagus
If you prefer a milder tasting fish Tilapia is it. I usually buy it in bags at Costco they come in pre wrapped individual filets which makes them an extremely fresh and fast meal. I think it takes maybe 15 minutes to cook – Tops. In this recipe I usually grill it but in cases when it was raining or I couldn’t use my grill I have tried it in the oven and baked or broiled it comes out great. George Forman Grills are also a great alternative if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
4 Tilapia Loins
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
4-6 Large Fresh Basil Leaves
9-12 Grape Tomatoes or Little Cherry Tomatoes
Pinch Salt and Pepper
Before starting pre heat your grill
If using oven pre heat to 375
Broil is just broil but make sure you watch it!
1. Defrost fish sprinkle with lemon juice to your liking
2. Sprinkle fish with a pinch of salt and pepper
3. Grill on preheated grill over direct heat for 5-7 minutes per side, fish is done when it is no longer opaque but solid white all the way through.
Lemon Basil Vinagrette to put over Grilled Fish
Chiffonad or cut basil into thin ribbons
Whisk together Olive Oil, Vinegar, Lemon Juice and Basil
Cut Tomatoes into halves add to vinegrette
Each Loin should get about 3 – 4 little tomatoe halves and a couple tablespoons of the the vinegrette served over the top.
Serve with steamed Asparagus
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