Tilapia With Spicy Fresh Salsa Recipes

CHILI LIME PAN SEARED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Defrost your fish fillets in a bowl of cold water for 20-30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Mix together the sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and zest of 1 lime together in a small bowl.
• Remove tilapia fillets from the package and pat dry. Rub both sides of each fillet with the spice mixture.
• Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Cook tilapia fillets for 4 minutes per first side and then carefully flip.
• Squeeze juice of one lime over fish in pan and let fish continue to cook 2-3 minutes or cooked through and opaque and flaky.
• Remove the tiapia from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with or without the salsa.
• Mix together apple, cilantro, and red onion with juice from second lime. Season with salt and mix well.

SPICED TILAPIA WITH MANGO BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa: Combine all in a bowl and mix. Store in refrigerator, covered, until used.
• For fish: Mix all spices and rub both sides of the fillets equally with the mixture.
• Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray, generously. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
• Cook the tilapia fillets in the skillet until lightly browned and the flesh is opaque and flakes, about 2 minutes per side.
• Serve topped with cold OR warmed salsa!

PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Cut each tilapia piece in half.
• 2. In a large bowl put all the ingredients, combine well, place fish pieces and coat well, marinade in fridge 30 mins.
• 3. In a hot non-stick pan, cook 3 mins each side, don't overcrowd pan, maintain hot... top with my Spicy Pineapple Salsa (recipe posted)