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
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2Pan-fry the tilapia, carefully turning once. Cook to an internal temp of 145 degrees F.
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Step 3Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions, and steam the vegetable medley, season with the lemon pepper to taste.
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Step 4Mango Salsa: Mix all of the ingredients, except the mango. Just before serving, add the mango and mix lightly.
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Step 5To Serve: Top the fish with the salsa and serve alongside the rice and veggies. Enjoy!
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Fish
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Grill
Culture:
Filipino
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