Heart-Healthy Grilled Lemon Herb Fish Fillets
Elevate your weeknight meals with these Heart-Healthy Grilled Lemon Herb Fish Fillets, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and fresh herbs that make eating healthy utterly delicious. Featuring tender fillets of cod, tilapia, or halibut, this recipe is marinated in a vibrant mix of freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, and olive oil—simple, wholesome ingredients that pack flavor without compromising nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these protein-rich fillets go from grill to plate in under 30 minutes, resulting in a perfectly flaky texture and mouthwatering charred flavor. Serve these nutrient-packed fillets alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a heart-smart dinner that satisfies. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a patio dinner, this quick and healthy recipe is your go-to for fresh, flavorful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce portions Fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the marinade. Zest and juice the lemons into a small bowl. You should have approximately 4 tablespoons of juice.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and add to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill, then add them to the bowl.
Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and whisk together until well combined.
Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated. Allow the fish to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes to maintain texture.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grill grates thoroughly using a grill brush.
Once preheated, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the fish fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and place them on the grill. Discard the remaining marinade.
Grill the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the fillets from the grill and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
