Grilled Tilapia Recipe
Lightly blackened and served with a double portion of vegetables of the day. Served with either our house salad, Caesar salad or soup
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Ingredients
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Tilapia Preparation
Vegetables
Salad or Soup Option
Method
Tilapia Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Season the Tilapia
Rub the tilapia fillets with olive oil and then sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of each fillet.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Vegetables Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the mixed seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
On each plate, serve a portion of grilled tilapia alongside a generous serving of sautéed vegetables.
- 8
Add Salad or Soup
Add a serving of your choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or soup to each plate.