Quick Lemon Garlic Fish
This Lemon Garlic Fish contains 10g protein and 152 calories per serving, functioning as a light protein addition to larger meals. Quick-preps just 2 servings on the stovetop, letting you rotate it in for variety without overcomplicating your prep schedule.
Ingredients
- •Tilapia, Fillet(85g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Lemon
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •15-20 cranks freshly cracked black pepper ($0.03)
Instructions
- 1Rinse the parsley and remove as much water as possible by shaking into the sink (hold onto the stems). Pull the leaves from the stems and place them in the food chopper or processor. Cut the lemon in half and add the juice and zest from one half into the food chopper. Save the other half of the lemon for garnish. Also add the garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Turn the chopper on until the parsley and garlic are finely minced and the mixture is well combined.
- 2Place the fish fillets (thawed) to a bowl or shallow dish and pour the lemon-garlic-parsley mix over top. Make sure both sides are covered. Some may run off but that is okay. Spray the grill surface with non-stick spray and preheat for 5 minutes.
- 3Place the fish fillets in the hot grill, close the lid and set the timer for 2 minutes. Check the fish after two minutes. If you want the fish more browned, cook for one additional minute. Carefully remove the fish from the grill (it will be delicate). Serve with additional slices of lemon if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
152
calories
10g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 27 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
2 servings per batch · ~80g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Quick Lemon Garlic Fish have?
Each serving provides 10g of protein and 152 calories with 8g fat and 10g carbs. While protein content is moderate, the omega-3 fat profile from fish adds nutritional value beyond basic macros.
How long does Quick Lemon Garlic Fish take to make?
This quick prep stovetop recipe yields only 2 servings, making it ideal for individual meals or smaller households rather than batch prepping a full week. Despite the smaller batch size, the quick prep designation keeps cooking time minimal.
Is Quick Lemon Garlic Fish good for fat loss?
At 152 calories and 10g protein per serving, this fish is a lighter option suitable for fat loss phases where you want a nutrient-dense meal without high calorie density. The fat content comes from healthy fish oils rather than saturated sources.
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