Mango Licious Tilapia
Elevate your seafood game with this vibrant and tropical Mango Licious Tilapia! This quick and easy recipe pairs perfectly seasoned, pan-seared tilapia fillets with a refreshing mango salsa bursting with bold flavors. The salsa combines juicy diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of honey for a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and zesty. A hint of jalapeño adds optional heat, making this dish the perfect blend of savory and tropical. Ready in just 30 minutes, Mango Licious Tilapia is an ideal weeknight dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece for casual entertaining. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh greens for a healthy, vibrant meal that tastes like a mini vacation. Keywords: mango salsa, tilapia recipes, tropical dish, easy seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large (diced) Mango
- 0.5 cup (diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 small (diced, optional) Jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets using paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and honey. Mix well to create the mango salsa.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or a pinch of salt if desired.
Plate the cooked tilapia fillets and generously spoon the mango salsa on top of each fillet.
Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2595 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2275 mg | 48% | |
*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.
