Best Seared Tilapia With Pineapple And Cucumber Relish Recipes

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PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA



Pan Seared Tilapia with Spicy Pineapple Salsa image

The Crew and I really liked the flavor and ease of preparing this fish. The varied ingredients meld extremely well... thanks, in good part, to Monika's wonderful Spicy Pineapple Salsa.

Provided by Monika Rosales

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb tilapia
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 c olive oil
salt/pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut each tilapia piece in half.
  • 2. In a large bowl put all the ingredients, combine well, place fish pieces and coat well, marinade in fridge 30 mins.
  • 3. In a hot non-stick pan, cook 3 mins each side, don't overcrowd pan, maintain hot... top with my Spicy Pineapple Salsa (recipe posted)

SPICY TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE-PEPPER RELISH



Spicy Tilapia With Pineapple-Pepper Relish image

Found in Cooking Light Magazine, April 2007, Kate Washington. Use fresh pineapple chunks with this dish, serve with coconut rice (use light coconut milk for some water to cook) & add toasted coconut flakes; & a salad of baby greens with tossed lime dressing to round out your menu.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple chunks
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped plum tomato
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Combine Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle fish evenly with spice mixture.
  • Add fish to pan, and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Combine pineapple, onions, tomatoes, rice vinegar, chopped cilantro & chopped jalapeno in a large bowl, stirring gently.
  • Serve pineapple mixture with fish.
  • Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 199.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 34.9

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