AFRICAN TILAPIA

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This marinated Tilapia is grilled hot while basted in the marinade to give it lots of extra flavor. It's a favorite around my room mates!

Provided by GrillMasterWes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons cayenne or 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except for the tilapia.
  • Mix well until the salt is disolved.
  • Place tilapia in a glass dish and cover with marinade.
  • Turn to coat and set aside for 20 minutes. Preheat grill.
  • Pour marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil.Allow to cool.
  • Grill tilapia fillets of a medium high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily and has an even appearance all the way through.
  • Serve by pouring a small amount of the sauce over the tilapia fillets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.5, Fat 58.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 701.3, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 46.1

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