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grilled tilapia with pineapple salsa

(2 ratings)
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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

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.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled tilapia with pineapple salsa

  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning (1 1/4 oz)
  • 3 Tbsp
    garlic oil (or olive oil)
  • 4
    boneless, skinless tilapia fillet (about 4.25 oz. each)
  • PINEAPPLE SALSA
  • 1/2 md
    pineapple
  • 1/4 sm
    red onion
  • 1
    serrano pepper (or jalapeno if you wish to have less heat)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    lime, zested and juiced

How To Make grilled tilapia with pineapple salsa

  • 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.
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