Lemon Herb Grilled Fish

Lemon Herb Grilled Fish is a fresh and vibrant dish that highlights the natural flavors of fish with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. This healthy, low-carb meal is perfect for a light dinner and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Lemon Herb Grilled Fish
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
230 kcal

Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
  • Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh dill, chopped - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Lemon slices - for garnish

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Once the grill is hot, place the marinated fish fillets on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
  6. Serve the grilled fish garnished with fresh lemon slices and additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

Tags

AmericanLow CarbDinner