Grilled Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fillets are a light and flavorful option for your next grilling out session. This dish is simple to prepare and highlights the fresh taste of tilapia with a zesty lemon pepper seasoning.
Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe for the grill is sure to please seafood lovers and is easy to customize with your favorite herbs or spices.
Easy Grilled Lemon Pepper Tilapia Fillets

These tilapia fillets are marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper, then grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Fish: Place the tilapia fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Fillets: Remove the tilapia from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the fillets from the grill and garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy hot!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinating Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
- Total Time: 20-28 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 fillets
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
