Grilled Tilapia with Artichoke and Lemon Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that tastes fancy but comes together in under an hour. Tilapia is incredibly affordable and cooks so quickly, which makes it perfect for busy nights when you still want to feel like you're treating yourself. The lemon butter sauce brings everything together beautifully, while the fresh artichoke hearts add a wonderful earthiness and are packed with fiber and antioxidants. The whole meal comes together in about 45 minutes from start to finish, and honestly, it looks impressive enough to serve to guests too.
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Ingredients
- 4tilapia fillets(about 6 oz each)
- 473 mlfresh artichoke hearts(halved)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh dill(chopped)
- 118 mlred onion(thinly sliced)
- 237 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: If you don't have a grill, this recipe works beautifully in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Drying the fish ensures better browning and prevents it from sticking to the grill.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the artichoke hearts, red onion, and minced garlic for 5-6 minutes until the artichokes are golden and tender.
Tip: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent the garlic from burning.
- 4
Add the cherry tomatoes to the artichoke mixture and cook for another 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
Tip: The tomatoes will release their juices and create a light sauce base.
- 5
Place the tilapia fillets on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Avoid moving the fish too early as it will stick; wait until a golden crust forms before flipping.
- 6
While the fish finishes cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and whisk in the fresh lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and lemon zest until well combined.
Tip: Keep the heat low to prevent the butter from browning and turning bitter.
- 7
Transfer the grilled tilapia fillets to serving plates and top each with a generous spoonful of the artichoke and tomato mixture.
Tip: Arrange the vegetables directly on the fish while it's still hot to warm them through.
- 8
Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over each fillet and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately while everything is warm.
Tip: Save a little extra sauce to drizzle on the plate's edge for visual appeal and extra flavor.
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