Grilled Thai Style Tilapia Recipes

THAI-STYLE TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the skillet. Pour the pureed sauce over the fish. Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
• Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.

THAI TILAPIA

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect heat. Combine the rice, onions, red pepper and basil; place on a greased double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 15 in. square). Top with the tilapia, snow peas and peanut sauce. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED THAI-STYLE TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, besides tilapia, in a blender or food processor. Mix ingredients into a paste. Place fillets in a shallow dish and coat tops with paste. Cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. Preheat grill for high heat. Place tilapia fillets on an oiled grill rack, paste side up. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remember not to turn fillets. Remove from heat and serve.

GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Heat the grill. Cut the fillet in 1/2 lengthwise. Lightly season the fish with the cumin, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Coat each piece in olive oil and grill, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. To plate, begin by covering a dinner plate with a layer of Cashew Yogurt Sauce. Place the pieces of grilled tilapia in the center, overlapping one another. Top the fish with the Tilapia Salad and place the tangerine segments around the plate.
• Using a sharp pairing knife, remove the skin of the tangerine. Slice the tangerine into rings and remove any seeds. Mix the watercress, tangerine zest, and beets with the cashews. Serve with the grilled tilapia and Cashew Yogurt Sauce.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Taste for seasoning.

THE BEST GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Turn your grill on.
• Oil a fish/vegetable pan for the grill -- one of those things that has all the holes in it.
• Spread out all the sliced onion on the grill pan.
• Place Tilapia fillets on top of the onions.
• Butter the fillets with mayo.
• Sprinkle with dill weed. You can go somewhat heavy with this. Like Christmas cookies.
• Sprinkle with black pepper.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Put pan on the grill. 10-15 minutes. Onions should be a little caramalized/charred.
• Serve with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
• Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.
• Set aside for 20 min or so.
• Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
• Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
• Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
• If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
• The fish should be opaque and flaky.
• Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.