Grilled Tilapia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 pieces large tilapia (cleaned and gutted)
• 2 pieces tomato (diced)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine tomato, onion, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl then mix well.

2. 2

   Stuff the mixture inside the cavity of the tilapia. Note: do not overstuff the fish.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine oil with 1 teaspoon of salt and mix.

4. 4

   Brush the oil and salt mixture on the exterior part of the tilapia. Note: The salt adds more taste while the oil prevents the skin to stick on the foil.

5. 5

   Wrap the tilapia in aluminum foil then secure the sides.

6. 6

   Grill the wrapped fish for about 12 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving plate.

8. 8

   Serve with ensaladang talong and steamed rice.