Octavio is the Spanish form of Octavius, derived from the Latin âoctavusâ meaning âeighthâ. Octavius was an ancient Roman family name mainly restricted to the plebian classes until being elevated to patrician status thanks to Emperor Augustus (born Gaius Octavius).
Favorite fillets include catfish, salmon, grouper, red snapper, and tilapia. For fillets or steaks, use a ruler to measure the thickness of the fish before cooking, then bake, uncovered, in the preheated 450 degrees F oven for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish.
Let the fish sit at room temperature while the grill heats; cold fish tends to stick. Oil and season the tilapia to taste and lay it on the hot side of the grill. Grill tilapia fillets for 2 to 3 minutes and turn them over. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fillets pull away cleanly from the grill. To grill whole tilapia, place it on the grill and cook it for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.