Grill Tilapia

Grill tilapia indoors the easy way using a Cuisinart Griddler, George Foreman grill, or panini maker. Perfect for Blackstone Grilling, too! No grill? Use a skillet on the stovetop and flip it half way through cooking.  It only takes a few minutes and a sprinkle of seasoning to have healthy and delicious grilled fish!

Prepare The Grill

To grill tilapia indoors begin by brushing olive oil on the top and bottom griddle plates of your Cuisinart Griddler , George Foreman grill or other brand indoor grill or panini maker.    Next set grill to medium-high temperature. Another easy fish recipe to try is our Rainbow Trout!

How to Grill Tilapia on the Blackstone Griddle

This recipe works great on an outdoor Blackstone Griddle, too. New to the Blackstone Griddle? Check out pro tips in our How to Season a Blackstone Griddle {Beginner’s Guide }. Cook on low temperature for 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness.

Can You Grill Frozen Tilapia on the Grill?

If you are using frozen tilapia fillets first thaw them by placing the individually packaged bags of fish in a dish of cold water for about 10 or 15 minutes. Rinse fresh or thawed tilapia fillets in cold water and place them on a plate.

Seasonings for Fresh or Frozen Tilapia

Next sprinkle both sides with seasoning such as Red Lobster Original Seafood Seasoning.  You can use your favorite seasoning or even fresh lemon juice and black pepper.

How Long to Cook Tilapia on the Grill

Use a spatula to place filets on griddle and close the lid.  Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes if very thin slices are used.  If pieces are what I call average (about 1/4 inch thick) it should take about 5 to 7 minutes. 

For thick pieces, it will take about 8 to 10 minutes.  You can open the griddle and check on it to be sure not to overcook it.  If using an indoor griddle that you are cooking both sides at once it does not take very long to grill.

Cooking Variations

Alternately you could also use a skillet on top of the stove if you flip it half way through cooking.  It only takes a few minutes to have healthy and tasty grilled fish!

Serving Suggestions

Remove cooked fish from griddle, place on serving plate and top with lemon or lime slices.  Serve immediately.  Need a good side to go with your grilled fish?  Try our recipe for Easy Coleslaw.

What Kind of Fish to Grill?

You can choose varieties such as tilapia, haddock, swordfish, snapper, grouper, tuna steaks, and salmon.  Fresh or frozen fish both work well, although I like to thaw the frozen fish for about 10 minutes in cold water before grilling.

How Long to Grill Tilapia Indoors?

It depends on the thickness of the fillets.  Thin pieces can cook in as little as one minute and thicker pieces can take up to 10 minutes.  Most importantly you want to cook them so that the fillets flake easily with a fork.

How Do I Prepare the Grill for Cooking Fish?

Baste a little olive oil on the top and bottom grates and then preheat to medium-high setting.

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