Grilled Fish
Ama Agyeman
6 Feb 2026
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Serves
4 People
Calories
300 calories
Savor the taste of summer with this grilled tilapia, perfectly seasoned with ground pepper and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a sunny weekend barbecue.
IngredientsWhat you need
- 4 pieces tilapia fish
- 2 tablespoons palm oil
- 1 tablespoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 lemon fresh lemon juice
Method
- 1
Start by cleaning and scaling the tilapia fish thoroughly, then make diagonal slits on both sides of the fish to allow for better marination.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the palm oil, ground pepper, salt, and fresh lemon juice to create a marinade.
- 3
Rub the marinade generously over the fish, ensuring it gets into the slits. Allow the fish to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated fish on the grill.
- 5
Grill the fish for about 10 minutes on each side, basting with additional palm oil as needed, until the fish is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- 6
Once cooked, remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 7
Serve the grilled fish with a side of fried plantains or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition per serving
Fat
20g
Carbs
0g
Protein
24g
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Ama Agyeman
6 February 2026
Nutrition per serving
Fat
20g
Carbs
0g
Protein
24g
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