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Among marine fish species, tilapia is the most popular fish because of its mild taste and very soft flesh. Tilapia is also very easy to grill as the meat is strong enough not to break or crumble during baking. You can grill tilapia according to the instructions below:

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare Tilapia for Grilling

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   Choose fish from the market or grocery store. For the grilled fish to be delicious, each fillet must be at least 2.5 cm thick. In addition, you should choose fish with light color, clear eyes and less "fishy". When buying tilapia fillets, you should choose a fish bag without water and should press to see if the fish meat is firm and elastic.
   • The easiest way to determine the freshness of a tilapia fillet is by the smell of the fish. Most seafood has a scent that reminds you of the ocean. You should choose fish pieces that smell fresh, fishy but not too fishy and too strong like musk.
   • Frozen fillet can be purchased if fresh fish is not available. Frozen tilapia should also not have an overly fishy smell and should be packed in a moisture-proof bag. Do not buy fish with white or black spots, fish with dry spots or scaly rocks as they are not stored properly.

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   Place the tilapia in a sealed bag in the refrigerator right after you buy it. Only refrigerate the fish if you plan on using it for the next 1-2 days. If you are going to cook for a long time, freeze the fish at -18 degrees Celsius.
   • If you buy frozen tilapia or plan to freeze it after you buy it, you must thaw it in the refrigerator at least 24 hours before baking for a fresher flavor and texture.

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   Take the fish out of the bag and wash it. Wash your fish with cold water, and don't use warm or hot water to avoid bacteria multiplying. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel before marinating.

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   Oil and marinate the fish. Apply a little olive oil to the sides of the fish fillet before baking. Marinate the fish according to the recipe you choose. To make tilapia fresh and delicious, apply olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on the fish. Alternatively, you can use fish seasoning as suggested below:
   • Lemon and garlic. Mix lemon juice with melted butter or olive oil. Add fresh garlic or garlic powder, salt and pepper to the mixture. Spread the mixture on both sides of the fish.
   • Soy sauce and five flavors. Sprinkle five flavors on both sides of the fish. Then, mix soy sauce with brown sugar in a 1: 1 ratio and add the fish to the marinade.
   • Cumin seeds, garlic and lemon. Put cumin, garlic and lemon powder in a bowl and mix well. You can add more chili powder if you want the grilled tilapia spicy.
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Method 2 of 3: Grilling Tilapia

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   Spray the anti-stick solution on the surface of the grill. This step prevents the fish from sticking and crumbling during the baking process.

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   Heat the grill over medium heat before cooking the fish. If you don't know when your grill will reach a medium temperature, you can heat it up over low heat instead of over high heat so the fish won't burn.

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   Put the fish fillets on the grill. Bake each side of the fish for about 3-5 minutes. Baking with medium or low heat is best. Do not let the fire touch the fish as it will burn the fish.

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   Use a fish spatula. Gently bring the spatula down to the bottom of the fish so as not to break the fish. Lift up the fish and turn it upside down. Bake for another 3-5 minutes.
   • During the cooking process, don't turn over as often as possible to avoid crushing the fish. Ideally you should only flip once.

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   Check to see if the fish is fully cooked. Tilapia cooked when the flesh of the fish is cloudy, white and there is no drainage.
   • You can use a knife to cut a line into the thickest part of the meat. Opaque meat means the fish is done.

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Method 3 of 3: Preserving Grilled Tilapia

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   Grilled tilapia package. You can use foil, plastic or special wrapping paper to freeze food to wrap fish. Be careful not to use plastic wrap if you want to freeze fish.
   • Fish can be stored in an airtight, covered container.

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   Place the wrapped fish in a plastic bag that can be sealed. Try to push the air out of the bag as much as possible. If you take your fish frozen, you should use a special bag to freeze food.

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   Preserving tilapia. Fish should only be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If stored in the freezer, you can let the fish stay fresh for 2-3 months. advertisement

Advice

• Bake so that the fish meat falls into soft strips.

What you need

• Tilapia fillet
• Machine water
• Tissue
• Furnace bar
• Non-stick spray solution
• Olive oil
• Tilapia recipe (optional)
• Floss to flip the meat
• Spices and sauces
• Plate