Dinner tonight: California BBQ Tilapia

[Taverner]

Instructions:

Fire up the gas grill (yes we use gas here) and fill the smoke box with the cabernet smoking chips

Then marinate 6 tilapia filets in a mix of lime juice, salt, minced fresh jalepenos and a spash of cheap tequila. Soak for about 20-30 minutes

Spray nonstick on the grill and throw each filet on the grill, right above the smoke box. Cook for about 3-5 min on each side.

Yummmmmm

[mad-mommy]

1. my tilipia...

falls apart on the grill, why?

[Taverner]

3. The grill ain't hot enough then - or its not sufficiently lubricated

The three rules of grilling fish are heat, oil and speed.

You must heat the grill up really hot. So hot it sears the fish upon contact. You must also oil it (non stick works) right before putting the fish on. And you can't grill it too long. Last thing you want is dry fish.

[mad-mommy]

4. I have...

I have non-stick spray, and I don't have much luck with that on the grill or using in frying pan. How much do you spray on?

[Taverner]

6. Enough to cover it - but i spray it on right before putting the fish on

and after it heats up

You want a definite ssssss sound

[johnnie]

9. He he

You said "lubricated"

[NewWaveChick1981]

2. Sounds yummy!

:9 I love tilapia!

[DemoTex]

5. Gas grill w/smoke box? Hmmm. DCS?

DemoTex at the hickory pit.

[proud patriot]

7. Mmmmm Hickory

My hubby is smoking some tenderloin tonight .

[Taverner]

10. In California we believe in Propane and Propane Accessories

Clean burning, and its the best way to 'que on short notice.

[deadparrot]

8. God, that sounds good.

Tonight's my last night before I revert back to college cafeteria food. :cry:

[AngryAmish]

11. You may be cooking fish

But it sure ain't barbecue. Sounds good, tho.

[Callalily]

12. Oh yummy!

Love fish, especially grilled. I'm planning on grilling lake salmon tomorrow.

BTW when's dinner, I'll be bringing a bottle of Lexia. :rofl:

[yvr girl]

13. Shouldn't you spray the grill BEFORE you start it up

Or do you like putting on a fire show for the neighbours?

[datasuspect]

14. that marinade would cook it

sounds good.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Enchiladas for us!

:hi: