Brazilian-Style Grilled Fish with Citrus and Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Delicate grilled white fish fillets dressed with a bright citrus and fresh herb vinaigrette, perfect for a light dinner. This African recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs olive oil, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (5 oz each) white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat (around 375°F). Brush 4 white fish fillets with 2 tbsp olive oil and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Grill fish fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky; remove and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until well combined and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Spoon the citrus and herb dressing over the grilled fish fillets just before serving to add brightness and zest.