Simple Grilled Fish Fillet

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Grilled Fish Fillet recipe, a light and flavorful dish that's ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines tender fish fillets like tilapia or cod with a zesty marinade made of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. The fillets are grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky, slightly charred exterior and a juicy, flaky interior. Ideal for summertime cookouts or healthy meals, this dish pairs beautifully with a salad, roasted vegetables, or rice. Quick, delicious, and easy to customize, this grilled fish recipe will become a staple in your dinner rotation. Don’t forget to squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top for an extra burst of brightness!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 pieces fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.

Step 3

Brush both sides of each fish fillet with the marinade, making sure to coat them well.

Step 4

Place the fish fillets on the grill grates, skin-side down if applicable.

Step 5

Grill the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the flesh is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.

Step 6

Remove the fish fillets from the grill and let them rest for a minute.

Step 7

Serve the grilled fish fillets with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(510.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.7

Total Fat 34.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2590.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 84.1g	0%

Vitamin D 464IU	0%
Calcium 85.0mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1701.4mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 50.0%

Carbs: 4.3%