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Cajun grilled tilapia fillets with a spiced golden crust and grill marks topped with parsley and lemon wedges on a white plate, on a wood table, wide horizontal shot, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cajun Grilled Tilapia

Tilapia fillets that are flaky and grilled until golden and tender with a Cajun spicy rub.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon cut in wedges
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Pat the tilapia dry and brush with olive oil.
  2. Rub both sides with Cajun seasoning and a little salt.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high.
  4. Grill the fillets 3-4 minutes per side until they flake easily.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Tilapia is delicate, so flip it gently with a thin spatula.