Mato Grosso-Style Grilled Fish with Citrus Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Fresh fish fillets grilled and topped with a zesty citrus chimichurri sauce bursting with herbs and regional flavors from Brazil’s Mato Grosso. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs olive oil, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each white fish fillets (such as tilapia or snapper)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp lime zest
3 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
Step 2: Brush 4 white fish fillets with 2 tbsp olive oil and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Grill fish fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky, with slight grill marks.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp lime zest, 3 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Stir well to make the citrus chimichurri sauce.
Step 5: Spoon the chimichurri generously over grilled fish fillets just before serving for fresh, vibrant flavor.