Spicy Mexican Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Fire up your taste buds with this zesty and refreshing Mexican-inspired tilapia dish. Topped with a vibrant mango salsa, each bite is a burst of flavors combining smoky, spicy, tangy, and sweet notes. Perfectly grilled tilapia fillets marinated in a chili-lime sauce are paired with a refreshing salsa made with fresh mango, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors on your plate!
ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to tasteFor the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3.
Place tilapia fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure they are coated evenly. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- 4.
Meanwhile, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- 5.
Remove tilapia from the marinade and place on the preheated grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6.
Serve the grilled tilapia hot, topped with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
- 7.
Enjoy this spicy and refreshing dish with warm tortillas, rice, or a crisp green salad.
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