Low Fat Perfectly Grilled Fish with Lemon Herb Marinade

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Low Fat Perfectly Grilled Fish with Lemon Herb Marinade, a light and flavorful seafood dish that’s bursting with fresh, zesty goodness. Featuring tender fish fillets like tilapia, cod, or snapper, this recipe incorporates a vibrant marinade of freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and dill, creating a mouthwatering combination that’s both healthy and delicious. Grilling the fish to perfection locks in moisture while imparting a subtle smokiness, ensuring each bite is flaky and succulent. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute cook time, this nutritious, low-fat recipe is perfect for busy evenings or weekend barbecues. Serve it with a wedge of lemon and your favorite side dishes for a refreshing, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or snapper)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Whisk until well mixed to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the lemon herb marinade over the fish, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Step 3

Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. Do not marinate for more than 2 hours to prevent the acid from breaking down the fish.

Step 4

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grill grates thoroughly and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Remove fish from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the used marinade.

Step 6

Place the fish fillets on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Avoid moving the fish too early to ensure good grill marks and prevent sticking.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fish using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on the other side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove from the grill and let rest for a minute or two before serving.

Step 9

Serve the grilled fish hot with a wedge of lemon on the side for an extra citrus burst.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(480.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	537.9

Total Fat 20.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 1411.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 84.2g	0%

Vitamin D 616IU	0%
Calcium 87.7mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1708.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.5%

Protein: 61.5%

Carbs: 5.0%