Best 20 Mango Tilapia Recipes

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA

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.

MANGO-LICIOUS TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
• In a shallow baking dish, combine the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry. Place them into the baking dish and turn to coat with the seasonings.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish can be flaked with a fork.
• While the fish cooks, combine the mango, onion, avocado, tomatoes, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, ginger, cilantro and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a glass bowl. Stir to blend and set aside at room temperature until fish has finished cooking. Place fillets on a platter and spoon the salsa over them to serve.

MOROCCAN-STYLE TILAPIA WITH CUMIN, MANGO AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Season both sides of tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper. Rub cumin and coriander all over both sides of fillets. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia fillets and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until fish is fork-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mango and cilantro. Top tilapia with mango mixture just before serving.

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO

Steps:

• Brush fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt, dill and pepper. , Grill tilapia, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn tilapia; top with cheese, lemon and mango. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CHIPOTLE TILAPIA TACOS WITH MANGO-CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Stir together the chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper in a shallow bowl. Brush the tilapia fillets with the canola oil, and press into the spice mixture to coat, and set aside. Make the salsa by stirring together the mango, jalapeno, red onion, 1 clove garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a separate bowl, and set aside. Make the aioli by stirring together the chipotle puree, 1 clove garlic, and mayonnaise in a small bowl, and set aside.
• Bring the black beans and 2 cloves of garlic to a simmer in a saucepan with a pinch of salt. Cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the tilapia until opaque in the center, and crispy on both sides, about 7 minutes. Heat the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat, and keep warm.
• To serve, place the tortillas on a plate, spoon on some Spanish rice and black beans. Top with some of the coleslaw mix, hot tilapia, and a spoonful of the mango-cilantro salsa. Top with a dollop of chipotle aioli to serve.

COCONUT-MANGO TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1 cup mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture for sauce., Drain fish, discarding marinade in bag. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill fish, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring coconut milk and ginger to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro; fluff with a fork. Serve fish with couscous and reserved sauce.

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!

GRILLED TILAPIA AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Stir the olive oil, garlic, basil, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Put the tilapia fillets in a resealable plastic bag; pour the olive oil mixture over the fillets and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Make the salsa by stirring the mango, lime juice, orange juice, jalapeno pepper, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, parsley, and black pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the tilapia from the marinade, shaking off any excess oil, and wrap each fillet in a piece of aluminum foil.
• Cook the tilapia on the preheated grill until the flesh easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Spoon the salsa over the tilapia to serve.

COCONUT-MANGO ENCRUSTED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high direct heat (350 to 400 degrees). In a blender or food processor blend tortilla chips, coconut, dried fruit, onion powder, garlic powder and salt to taste to make fine crumbs. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the cilantro and bell pepper, seal bag and shake to blend.
• Stir together lime juice and oil in a shallow dish. Dip 1 fillet in lime juice mixture to coat. Transfer to crumb mixture in plastic bag. Seal the bag and coat. Press coating firmly onto fish. Repeat with remaining fillets.
• Place fillets in foil pan or on non-stick aluminum foil. Grill, covered 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

COCONUT-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH MIAMI MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Season fish with a light dusting of spices and a generous sprinkle of sea salt. 2. Prepare a breading station for fish by lining up 3 bowls. In the first, put the flour. In the second, whisk together the egg and milk. In the third, mix the coconut and panko crumbs. Dip each fillet into the three bowls in this order: flour, egg bath, coconut. Coat well. 3. Heat oil in frying pan over a medium high flame. When hot add the fish. Turn fish when the flakes start to brown, about 2 minutes. Repeat on the second side. Carefully poke a knife to make sure the center is cooked. 4. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately with lime wedges and Miami Mango Salsa. Salsa: 1. Cut mango, pepper and shallot into a fine dice. 2. Combine all ingredients and season with sea salt to your taste. Allow flavors to meld together for at least 30 minutes. This can be made in advance as the longer it sits, the better it gets, up to 3 days.

CARIBBEAN MANGO TILAPIA

Steps:

• 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.
• Prepare grill or broiler.
• 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.
• Serve with mango sauce.
• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1/4 cup mango sauce).

SPICED TILAPIA WITH HONEYED MANGO-LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In food processor, place all sauce ingredients. Cover; process until smooth. Set aside until serving time.
• In shallow dish, beat egg and milk with fork. In another shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, salt and pepper. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil and chili paste over medium heat; stir to combine. Cook fillets in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and fish flakes easily with fork.
• To serve, place fish on serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle evenly with sauce; sprinkle with cilantro.

BBQ MANGO TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomato sauce, mango nectar, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, and garlic powder. Whisk thoroughly, and then stir in diced tomatoes and mango. Place fish and sauce in a container and toss to coat. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add fish and marinade. Once marinade begins to simmer, cover and cook until the fish is tender and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Plate the tilapia and top with any excess marinade from the skillet. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
• Per serving: Calories: 197; Total Fat: 2.5 grams; Saturated Fat: grams; Protein: 26.5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 18 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber:1 gram; Cholesterol: milligrams; Sodium: 500 milligrams

ISLAND MANGO TILAPIA

Steps:

• Combine chile pepper, garlic and shallots in a food processor, and process until minced.
• Add the mango, vinegar, orange juice, thyme, salt and olive oil; process until smooth.
• Place the mango mixture and the 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.
• Prepare the grill or broiler.
• Place fish on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Serve with mango sauce.

BEER-BATTERED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the mango, onion, vinegar, lime juice and mint. Let sit in the fridge while preparing fish (if you can refrigerate it for an hour or more, that's even better).
• Combine flour, spices, and beer. Using a whisk helps get any lumps out. Put the batter in a shallow dish.
• Clean and dry the tilapia fillets. Cut in half length-wise.
• Heat the oil in a large shallow frying pan at medium-high heat.
• Coat each piece of fish with batter and place in hot oil.
• Cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes - until batter is crusty and fish is white.
• Place fish pieces on paper towels to blot excess oil.
• Serve mango salsa over fish. (I also like to serve it with a side of roasted red potatoes).
• NOTE: If you can't find a ripe mango, you can substitute one kiwi, a few large strawberries and a couple of chunks of pineapple.

CHILI RUBBED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a heat-proof platter on the middle rack of the oven.
• In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, lime juice, 2 tablespoons canola oil, cilantro and black pepper; toss gently. Let the salsa sit at room temperature while you cook the fish.
• In a small bowl, mix 1/4 teaspoon black pepper with the chili powder, cumin, oregano and about 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste). Rub both sides of the tilapia fillets with the mixture.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches, cook two of the tilapia fillets until lightly browned and the flesh is opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to the platter in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining two fillets. Transfer the fillets to the platter and spoon half of the salsa on top. Serve with the remaining salsa on the side.
• For fish tacos: Place the fish in warmed, soft flour tortillas. Top with finely shredded cabbage or lettuce and leftover salsa. A basic tartar sauce blends well with this fish, or you can mix chili powder with reduced-fat mayonnaise. Place a dollop on the fish.

CURRIED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the mango salsa, combine the mango, red onion, serrano chile, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a glass bowl. Set aside.
• For the tilapia rub, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, curry powder and garlic pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the fish fillets.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for about 3 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve with the mango salsa.

MANGO-LICIOUS TILAPIA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) 2. In a shallow baking dish, combine the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry. Place them into the baking dish and turn to coat with the seasonings. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish can be flaked with a fork. 4. While the fish cooks, combine the mango, onion, avocado, tomatoes, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, ginger, cilantro and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a glass bowl. Stir to blend and set aside at room temperature until fish has finished cooking. Place fillets on a platter and spoon the salsa over them to serve.

JAMAICAN TILAPIA MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Directions Mix olive oil, wine and parsley then marinate fish in the mixture for 1 hour. Place fish on well oiled hot grill. Sprinkle fish with half of the jerk seasoning and half of the pineapple juice. Baste some of the oil marinade on the pieces of fish. Place pineapple slices on grill as well. Turn fish over and sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Add pineapple juice and oil marinade as on first side. Flip pineapple slices. Serve fish with pineapple slices and top with mango salsa. To make salsa mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for an hour or more before serving.

SPICE-RUBBED TILAPIA WIHT TOMATILLO, BLACK BEANS & MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Put a heatproof serving platter on a rack in the center of the oven and heat oven to 200. In medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatillos, mango, red onions, lime juice, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, cilantro and a few grinds of black pepper, toss gently. Let the salad sit at room temperature while you cook the fish. Mix 1/4 tsp black pepper with the chili powder, cumin, oregano and 1 tsp salt. Rub both sides of the tilapia fillets with the mixture. In large (12-inch) nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 Tbs oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook two of the tilapia fillets until lightly browned and the flesh is opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to the platter in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining two fillets. Transfer the fillets to the platter and spoon half of the remaining salad on top. Serve with the remaining salad on the side.