The weekend has arrived and you haven’t thought of any grilled dish to treat your family? Let TasteVN guide you into the kitchen to make the grilled red tilapia with foil and spicy salt, fragrant and extremely appealing, one bite will leave you enchanted!
1. Grilled red tilapia in foil
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Red Tilapia in Foil For 3 people
Red tilapia 1 fish Garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon Chili powder 1/2 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Sliced garlic 4 slices Chili 1 piece Vinegar 100 ml Satay chili 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/sugar/ground pepper)
How to Prepare Grilled Red Tilapia in Foil
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Prepare the red tilapia
After purchasing the red tilapia, you gut the fish to remove all the internal organs and then rinse it thoroughly with water.
Next, add vinegar and a little salt to rub on the fish to eliminate the fishy smell, then use a knife to scrape off the fins and slime, rinsing it again to clean.
Continue to use a knife to make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help it absorb the seasoning better while marinating and taste better when grilled.
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Marinate the fish
In a bowl, add 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of satay chili, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
Note: The amount of seasoning above is suitable for marinating fish weighing between 1kg to 1.2kg. If the fish is larger or smaller, adjust the amount of seasoning to taste!
Place the red tilapia on the foil, then pour the seasoning mixture over the fish. Use your hands to spread the seasoning evenly over the entire fish, adding a few slices of garlic and chili on top of the fish for grilling to enhance the aroma.
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Grilled Fish
Skillfully wrap the fish in aluminum foil so that it is completely covered, then grill it in the oven at dual heat mode, at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Note: At this step, if you don’t have an oven, you can use a charcoal grill to grill the fish!
After grilling, take the fish out and open a part of the aluminum foil, sprinkle with ground pepper, then leave the fish exposed, put it back in the oven, adjust the heat to the top, and grill for an additional 7 – 10 minutes until the fish skin is crispy and firm.
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Final Product
Grilled Red Tilapia will have a fragrant aroma from garlic and chili, with an extremely appealing golden color. The grilled fish meat is tender, slightly spicy, infused with spices, and the skin is crispy and fatty. Eating a piece of fish wrapped with fresh vegetables is simply delightful!
2. Grilled Red Tilapia with Salt and Chili
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Red Tilapia with Salt and Chili Serves 4
Red Tilapia 1 fish Salt and chili 50 gr Vinegar A little Ginger slices 10 gr
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How to make grilled red tilapia with chili salt
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Prepare the fish
First, wash the fish thoroughly with water, then scale it, gut it, remove the gills, take out all the blood clinging to the fish bones, and wash the fish clean with water. To eliminate the fishy smell, use a little water, add some sliced ginger and vinegar to wash the fish. Once the fish is cleaned, let it drain and use a knife to make cross cuts on the back of the fish.
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Marinate the fish
Place the fish in a tray, sprinkle 50g of chili salt on both sides of the fish, and then use your hands to rub it in so that the seasoning is evenly absorbed into the fish.
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Grill the fish
Prepare the charcoal stove and grill, then place the fish on and start grilling. Let the fish cook for 3 – 5 minutes and then flip it to the other side.
Tip: While grilling, make sure the charcoal fire is not too strong or too weak to avoid burning the fish or leaving it undercooked. -
Final product
The grilled red tilapia has a fragrant aroma, with a crispy outer skin, and the meat inside is sweet yet has a slight salty flavor and a bit of spiciness from the chili. Each piece of fish, eaten with fresh vegetables, is simply delicious.
3. Grilled red tilapia with chili salt (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled red tilapia with chili salt (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 2 people
Red tilapia 1 fish (about 400g) Sugar 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon Dry satay 1 teaspoon Chẩm chéo 1 teaspoon Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Shallots 1 bulb Ginger 1 bulb Lemongrass 1 stalk
Ingredients
Tools needed
How to make Grilled Red Tilapia with Salt and Chili (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the red tilapia, remove the insides, fins, use vinegar and salt to rub on the fish to eliminate the fishy smell, then use a knife to scrape off the fins and slime, and rinse with water.
Use a knife to make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help it absorb the seasonings better when marinating and taste better when grilling.
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Marinate the fish
In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of dry satay, 1 teaspoon of chẩm chéo, and 1 tablespoon of annatto oil.
Pour the marinade you just prepared onto the fish, rubbing it evenly on both sides to ensure the fish absorbs the seasonings well, marinate for 15 minutes. Place a few slices of red onion, lemongrass, and ginger inside the fish to enhance the aroma.
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Grill the fish
After marinating, wrap the fish in aluminum foil, place it on a baking tray, put it in the air fryer, and set it to grill at 150 degrees for 15 minutes!
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Final Product
The grilled red tilapia has a fragrant smell and an extremely attractive golden color. The grilled fish meat is tender, with a spicy taste and crispy, fatty skin. Wishing you success in your preparation!
How to choose delicious red tilapia
- Shape: Choose fish that have a bright pink color, diamond shape, and scales that are still firmly attached to the skin. Do not choose fish with pale colors, disproportionate lengths, or scales that are peeling off significantly.
- Fish gills: Choose fish with dark pink gills, evenly distributed gill filaments, and consistent color. Fish that are not fresh or have been soaked in chemicals will have dark red gills that may turn brownish-black.
- Fish eyes: Choose fish with clear, transparent eyes where the pupil is visible inside. Do not choose fish with cloudy or dull eyes.
- Touch test: Gently press on the belly of the fish; if the fish is fresh, it will have a certain firmness, and the flesh will feel solid, with no sliminess on the skin. Fish that are spoiled will be soft and mushy, leaving an indentation when pressed, with no elasticity.
How to clean fish to remove slime and odor:
- Using salt water or rice washing water: Rub the fish with salt, soak it in diluted salt water or rice washing water for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water to eliminate the fishy smell and slime.
- Using lemon and vinegar: You can also soak the fish in diluted lemon juice or vinegar for 10 minutes and then rinse again with clean water.
- Using white alcohol: Use diluted white alcohol to marinate the fish for 2 minutes, then wipe dry to remove the fishy smell.
- Using spices: You can also utilize some spices such as ginger, chili, celery, scallions, or rub the fish with Vietnamese coriander to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
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So the dish grilled red tilapia with foil and grilled with chili salt is done! Just a little twist and you’ll have a delicious grilled dish for the family to enjoy right away, so let’s get started. Good luck!
*Refer to images and recipes from: YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen and Toan Food
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