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Grilled Thai-Style Tilapia

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This is a flavorful tilapia recipe sure to please your guests. Remember to grill the tilapia on one side so that the Thai seasoning mixture won't get lost in the flame.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 tilapia fillets, about 5-6 ounces
  • 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation:

Place all ingredients, besides tilapia, in a blender or food processor. Mix ingredients into a paste. Place fillets in a shallow dish and coat tops with paste. Cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.

Preheat grill for high heat. Place tilapia fillets on an oiled grill rack, paste side up. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remember not to turn fillets. Remove from heat and serve.

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