Grilled Tilapia with Asparagus

May 19, 2021 Receipt BBQ & Grilling 0

Grilled Tilapia with Asparagus Whether you use tilapia or any other mild white fish, this easy, throw-it-on-the-grill recipe is big in flavor, not in fat and calories. Serve both fish and asparagus with a squirt of lemon and tartar or cocktail sauce if desired.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 bunch asparagus spears
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs, or more as needed
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, or more to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder, or more to taste
2 eggs
4 tilapia fillets

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 30 mins

TOTAL : 45 mins

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 fillets

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

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Step 2

Snap asparagus spears to remove tough ends. Place asparagus on a plate and drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3

Mix bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs together in a separate shallow dish. Dip each fillet in egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Step 4

Cook fillets on grill until golden brown, about 10 minutes per side.
Step 5

Cook asparagus on opposite side of grill, turning occasionally, until browned and tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.

Per Serving: 341 calories; protein 32.4g; carbohydrates 25g; fat 12.3g; cholesterol 134mg; sodium 575.5mg. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.