Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch of spice and goes so well with the flaky, tender fish. Dovetailing Tip: Cook an additional pound of tilapia to use in Fish Tacos with Guacamole on day 3.
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Serves: 8
Calories per serving: 20
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 8
Calories per serving: 20
2 cups cubed fresh pineapples
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green peppers
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
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.
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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.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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