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Lime & Basil Tilapia

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Lime & Basil Tilapia
The combination of lime and basil really adds flavor to the Tilapia. This dish can either be eaten along with grilled vegetables or sliced and served in tacos.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
  • 2 teaspoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except for the tilapia fillets in a resealable plastic bag. Turn to mix and add tilapia fillets. Seal and refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Pour marinade into a saucepan. Bring marinade to a low boil and remove from heat. Grill tilapia fillets for about 3 minutes per side over a high heat. When fish turns opaque remove from grill and serve with a few spoonfuls of marinade drizzled over top.

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
, Member pols005

Very good marinade. Don't marinate more than 1 hour or so or the lime juice will start to cook the fish. Changes the overall consistency. I didn't have enough marinade leftover to boil it as suggested. Really didn't need it. Very good flavor.

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