pan-fried tilapia with mango salsa

Updated on Jun 30, 2016

This is a yummy, low-fat fish recipe. Perfect for summer! The recipe is for 2 people, but it could easily be doubled or halved. * NOTE: Even though the ingredients and directions for the mango salsa, rice and vegetable medley are listed after the tilapia, I recommend prepping them first so they are ready to go!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - tilapia fillets
  • - vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or you can use cayenne)
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • - white rice, for serving
  • - vegetable medley, for serving
  • - lemon pepper, to taste
  • MANGO SALSA:
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup hot pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 cup mango, chopped

How To Make pan-fried tilapia with mango salsa

  • Step 1
    Preheat a cast iron skillet on medium heat. Brush both sides of the tilapia with oil. Sprinkle the seasonings over both sides of the tilapia, to taste.
  • Step 2
    Pan-fry the tilapia, carefully turning once. Cook to an internal temp of 145 degrees F.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions, and steam the vegetable medley, season with the lemon pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Mango Salsa: Mix all of the ingredients, except the mango. Just before serving, add the mango and mix lightly.
  • Step 5
    To Serve: Top the fish with the salsa and serve alongside the rice and veggies. Enjoy!

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