Caribbean Mango Tilapia
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Caribbean Mango Tilapia recipe, a perfect fusion of zesty, savory, and sweet flavors. Tender, pan-seared tilapia fillets are marinated in a lively blend of lime juice, cumin, paprika, and garlic, creating a beautifully seasoned base. The star of the dish is the refreshing mango salsa, featuring ripe, juicy mangoes paired with crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, bright cilantro, and just a hint of jalapeño for an optional kick. A touch of honey and lime juice ties it all together, delivering the ultimate sweet-and-tangy balance. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a light, flavorful meal. Serve it with fluffy rice or quinoa to complete your Caribbean-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces (peeled, pitted, and diced) ripe mangoes
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 3 tablespoons (fresh, chopped) cilantro
- 1 small (finely minced, optional) jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the fillets and set them aside for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
While the fish marinates, prepare the mango salsa. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and honey. Mix well and set aside for serving.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan.
Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is lightly golden and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the tilapia from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
Top each tilapia fillet with a generous scoop of mango salsa. Serve immediately with rice, quinoa, or a side of your choice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 543 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
