Grilled Orange Roughy Recipe – Easy, Healthy & Flavorful
This grilled orange roughy recipe is light, healthy, and bursting with citrus-herb flavor. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it’s flaky, flavorful, and done in under 20 minutes! Ideal for moms, families, and anyone who loves clean eating without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Evening Eats
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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4 orange roughy fillets (about 6 oz each)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Coat the orange roughy fillets in the marinade. Let sit in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
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Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grates.
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Grill the fillets for 3–4 minutes per side, until fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
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You can substitute orange roughy with tilapia or cod.
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Great with quinoa, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Unsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g Fiber: 0 g Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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