Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets
Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets feature flaky fish brushed with olive oil and a bold blend of lemon-pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic. The spice rub adds warmth and a hint of citrus that pairs beautifully with the mild tilapia, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed backyard cookout.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- 2
Brush each tilapia fillet with the mixture using a pastry brush.
- 3
Flip the fillets and brush the other side.
- 4
Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place it on the grill.
- 7
Transfer the tilapia onto the foil.
- 8
Cook the fillets on the preheated grill until they flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side.
- 9
Serve.
- Calories 178.45 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.44 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 1.27 g 0%
- Total Fat 17.82 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 10.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 174.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.9 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Tilapia Fillets is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 178.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Lemon Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets healthy?
- Char-Grilled Tilapia Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 178.45 calories and 5.44 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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