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caribbean mango tilapia

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Tilapia, sometimes referred to as St. Peter's fish or Hawaiian sunfish, is a farm-raised white fish with a delicate texture and sweet flavor. From Cooking Light, Jul/Aug 1999.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For caribbean mango tilapia

  • 4
    serrano chiles, seeded
  • 3
    garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 lg
    shallots, peeled
  • 2 c
    chopped peeled mango
  • 1/3 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 4
    tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
  • cooking spray

How To Make caribbean mango tilapia

  • 1
    Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and process until minced. Add the mango and next 5 ingredients (mango through salt); process until smooth. Place mango mixture and fish in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Remove fish from bag, reserving marinade. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Prepare grill or broiler.
  • 3
    Place fish on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • 4
    Serve with mango sauce.
  • 5
    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1/4 cup mango sauce).

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