Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Pepper Relish
Bring bold, tropical flavors to your dinner table with this Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Pepper Relish recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, the tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to flaky perfection in just minutes. The real star, though, is the vibrant pineapple pepper relish—a refreshing medley of sweet pineapple, zesty lime juice, crunchy red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, balanced with a touch of honey. This dish effortlessly combines sweet, spicy, and savory notes, making it a flavorful, healthy meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, serve this colorful creation with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.
The Toxic-Free Cutting Board
Medical-grade titanium. No microplastics. No bacteria. No compromises.
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Pineapple (fresh, diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet. Once hot, cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from skillet and set aside.
While the tilapia is cooking, prepare the pineapple pepper relish. In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
Add lime juice, honey, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the pineapple mixture. Mix well to combine.
Serve the cooked spicy tilapia fillets topped with a generous spoonful of pineapple pepper relish. Optionally, garnish with extra cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 784 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*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.
