Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Basil Viniagrette

By kjs1010

Great dish for company because it looks and tastes restaurant-worthy

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs lemon juice
• 3 Tbs minced fresh basil, divided
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp capers, drained
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, 2 Tbs basil, olive oil, garlic, caper and lemon pee.; set aside 2 Tbs for sauce. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of fillets with remaining vinaigrette.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handles tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inch from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining basil.

Yield: 4 servings