Grilled Tilapia

Grilled Tilapia is a popular and versatile dish featuring the mild-flavored, white-fleshed tilapia fish, typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and citrus before being cooked over a grill or open flame. It is a staple in many cuisines across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, often served with sides like rice, vegetables, or salads.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Grilled Tilapia is a high-protein, low-fat dish that provides essential nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, with a rough calorie count of about 150-200 calories per 100-gram serving, depending on added seasonings or oils.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	165 kcal
Protein	31 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	240 mg
Selenium	65 µg
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin D	5 µg
Magnesium	35 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	200 mg

Per 1 fillet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally interesting for being an affordable and sustainable source of lean protein, tilapia is also culturally significant as a farmed fish that has become a global culinary staple, often adapted with local flavors in diverse regions.