Lemon & Garlic Grilled Fish Recipe

"I've only made this with snapper and I use a fish grilling basket for this or any fish I grill, this would be awesome using fresh tuna that's one fish I'll be trying the next time, really this fish is very good that's why I'm posting the recipe here"

Original is 3 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1 pound fish fillets (I used Tilapia, Grouper, Snapper or any meaty fish)
Zest & juice 1 1/2 large lemons (slice the remaining 1/2 lemon in small wedges)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (196 g)
Calories 560
Total Fat - 47.3 g
Saturated Fat - 7.7 g
Cholesterol - 99.7 mg
Sodium - 142.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 3.1 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
Sugars - 0.5 g
Protein - 30.2 g
Calcium - 22.9 mg
Iron - 1 mg
Vitamin C - 1.6 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large ziplock bag, add the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, lemon pepper, olive oil, garlic powder and cayenne. Mix well.

Step 2

Add the fish to the ziplock bag and move it around, being sure to coat it with the marinade. Allow to sit for 2 hours - no more than 2 hours though or the acid in the lemon will effect the fish texture.

Step 3

Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat. Season the fish with more salt and lemon pepper. I use a fish grilling basket when I make this or any fish on the grill if you don't have a basket spray the grates thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray and then place the fish onto the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side (may be more or less depending on the thickness of the fish, fish doesn't tak very long to cook be sure not to over-cook it because it will dry out quickly, keep a close eye on it, as soon as it is opaque in the middle take it off the heat right away.