Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of flavors, making it a versatile choice for grilling. In this recipe, tilapia is grilled to perfection and then topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. The salsa is made with fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. It is a light and flavorful salsa that complements the grilled tilapia perfectly. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple grilled vegetable medley to serve alongside the tilapia. The grilled vegetables add a healthy and colorful touch to the meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
- Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Taco seasoning adds a wonderful flavor to these tilapia fillets and the pineapple salsa gives it a nice tropical feel. Recipe given to me by a friend.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. As pan heats, peel pineapple half; cut lengthwise into two pieces and remove core. Slice each pineapple piece lengthwise into strips. Arrange strips in a single layer over grill pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Set aside.
- 2. While pineapple cooks, chop onion and cut pepper in half lengthwise, removing and discarding seeds. Chop chile and cilantro. Combine onion, pepper, cilantro and salt in a small bowl. Zest the lime to measure 1 tsp. zest and juice lime to measure 1 tbsp. juice. Add both to onion mixture and mix well.
- 3. Whisk taco seasoning mix and oil in a bowl. Add tilapia; turn to coat. Place two tilapia fillets on grill pan. Cook 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn tilapia over; cook 2 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Remove tilapia from pan. Wipe out pan and repeat with remaining fillets.
- 4. As tilapia cooks, chop pineapple and add to onion mixture; mix well. Top tilapia with pineapple salsa.
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA FOR 2
Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish dish is sure to please with its tropical flavor.-Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings (1/2 cup salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, green pepper, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Chill until serving., Combine oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., On a greased grill rack, grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
A Pampered Chef recipe that utilizes packaged taco seasoning for the fish and a simple pineapple salsa or pico de gallo. You could substitute any other fish that holds together well when grilling.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. As pan heats, peel pineapple half; cut lengthwise into two pieces and remove core. Slice each pineapple piece lengthwise into three strips. Arrange strips in a single layer over grill pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Set aside. While pineapple cooks, chop onion and cut pepper in half lengthwise -- remove and discard seeds. Chop chile and cilantro. Combine onion, pepper, cilantro and salt in a small bowl. Zest the lime to measure 1 teaspoons zest and juice lime to measure 1 tablespoons juice. Add both to onion mixture; mix well.
- Whisk taco seasoning mix and oil in a bowl. Add tilapia; turn to coat. Place two tilapia fillets on grill pan. Cook 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn tilapia over; cook 2 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Remove tilapia from pan. Wipe out pan and repeat with remaining fillets.
- As tilapia cooks, chop pineapple and add to onion mixture; mix well. Top tilapia with pineapple salsa.
GRILLED FISH ON PINEAPPLE PLANKS WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA
This elegant yet incredibly easy preparation uses almost all the parts of a pineapple to yield tasty fillets of bass or snapper. The pineapple's peel acts as a buffer against the direct heat of the grill, preventing overcooking and keeping the fish moist, and its flesh becomes a tasty salsa that brings home the island flavors. The plating of the fish, right on the pineapple "planks," is dramatic and fun.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Cut the top from the pineapple and discard. Cut the sides off to make 4 flat planks. Finely dice the pineapple flesh (discard the core) and put it in a medium bowl.
- Finely grate the ginger and add half to the bowl with the pineapple; reserve the rest. Add the cilantro, oil, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno, lime juice and onion to the diced pineapple. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then toss well and refrigerate while you make the fish.
- Stir the soy sauce and honey together with the remaining ginger in a small bowl. Brush the fish with oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Brush the tops (the flesh side) of the pineapple planks with some of the soy sauce mixture and place the fish fillets on top of the planks. Brush the remaining soy sauce mixture on the tops of the fillets, folding the thinner part of the fillets under if needed to fit on the plank.
- Place the pineapple planks on the grill, cover and cook until the fish is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the fish on the planks topped with some of the salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side or reserve to serve with chips.
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch of spice and goes so well with the flaky, tender fish. -Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, green onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until serving., Mix oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., Grill fish, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA
Don't let the list of ingredients fool you: this is super-easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. The salsa can be made the day ahead to save time. Strawberries can be substituted for the mango if you prefer--both are excellent! Combine leftover salsa with some drained black beans the next day for lunch.
Provided by Naomi Witzke
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 1h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Remove the tilapia from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the fillets until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Serve the tilapia topped with mango salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 696.7 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest tilapia fillets available. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell.
- Marinate the tilapia fillets for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help to infuse the fish with flavor and keep it moist.
- Grill the tilapia fillets over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the pineapple salsa while the tilapia is grilling. This will allow the flavors of the salsa to meld together.
- Serve the grilled tilapia with the pineapple salsa and your favorite sides. Some popular sides for grilled tilapia include rice, roasted vegetables, and grilled corn on the cob.
Conclusion:
Grilled tilapia with pineapple salsa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The fish is grilled to perfection and the salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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