Grilled Lemon Herb White Fish Fillets are a fresh dinner made with white fish, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, and garlic powder.
The ingredient list is short, but it still gives the fish a clean, bright taste that doesn’t feel heavy.
This is a nice recipe for busy nights, warm weather dinners, or any time you want grilled fish without a lot of extras.
Serve it with rice, roasted potatoes, salad, grilled vegetables, or whatever side dish is already in your kitchen.
You can use cod, halibut, haddock, tilapia, or another firm white fish that holds together well. The lemon and herbs keep the recipe fresh, and the grill gives the fish a nice finish.
Keep a small mixing bowl, basting brush, and tongs nearby so everything is ready when the fish goes on the grill.
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Lemon Herb White Fish Fillets
Ready Fast
This recipe takes 18 minutes from start to finish, so it works well for a weeknight dinner.
Fresh Lemon Herb Taste
Lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, and garlic powder give the fish a clean, fresh taste without a heavy sauce.
High in Protein
Each serving has 35 grams of protein, which makes it a filling main dish.
Great for Grilling Season
This is a solid recipe for summer grilling recipes, healthy grilled recipes, and fish recipes.
Pairs with Many Sides
Serve it with rice, potatoes, salad, couscous, grilled vegetables, or steamed green beans.
A grill, tongs, and a basting brush are helpful for this recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
White Fish
Use cod, halibut, haddock, mahi mahi, tilapia, or snapper. Choose fillets that are firm enough to hold together on the grill.
Olive Oil
Use avocado oil if that is what you have on hand.
Fresh Lemon Juice
Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch, but fresh lemon juice gives a cleaner taste.
Fresh Thyme
Use ¼ teaspoon dried thyme in place of 1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
Fresh Parsley
Use fresh dill, basil, or chives if you want a different herb.
Garlic Powder
Use 1 small minced garlic clove instead of garlic powder.
Kosher Salt
Use sea salt or table salt. Start with less if using table salt, then adjust as needed.
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Use regular ground black pepper if that is what you have.
Lemon Slices
Use lime slices if you want a slightly different citrus finish.
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Grilled Lemon Herb White Fish Fillets
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 ounces each) white fish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 fresh lemon sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 375 to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. This helps you get those nice grill marks like in the photo.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of each fillet with the lemon herb mixture.
- Place the fillets directly on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
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