CAJUN GRILLED TILAPIA

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A delicious light meal for a hot summer day. Tilapia is a mild fish so the Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper are perfect to jazz up the flavor. We love placing a slice of lemon on the tilapia while it grills. The tilapia just soaks up the flavor. If you want to kick up the spiciness, the grilled jalapenos are a nice touch on the...

Provided by Denny Keller

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium tilapia, filets
bbq pit or stove top
flat or raised edge grill
1/2 c olive oil
Cajun seasoning
lemon pepper
8 slice lemon slices
8 medium jalapeno peppers
1 bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Heat flat grill to medium heat.
  • 2. Wash & pat dry tilapia.
  • 3. Sprinkle tilapia with olive oil. Lightly coat with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper.
  • 4. Place the top side of the fish (rounded) down on the grill first. After 3 to 4 minutes flip the fish over and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes longer. At this point, you can add the lemon slice on top of the fish.
  • 5. If you choose to have the jalapenos, put them on the grill ahead of time rotating often till done.
  • 6. The grilled jalapenos and ranch Dressing accompany the tilapia quite nicely.
  • 7. Enjoy!

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