Island Mango Tilapia Recipe

Name: Island Mango Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 jalapeno chile, chopped,to taste (use what you like); 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 large shallots, peeled; 2 cups chopped peeled mangoes; 1/3 cup cider vinegar or 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets; vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 jalapeno chile, chopped,to taste (use what you like)
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 large shallots, peeled
2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
1/3 cup cider vinegar or 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
vegetable oil cooking spray

1
Combine chile pepper, garlic and shallots in a food processor, and process until minced.
2
Add the mango, vinegar, orange juice, thyme, salt and olive oil; process until smooth.
3
Place the mango mixture and the fish in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.
4
Remove fish from bag, reserving marinade.
5
Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Prepare the grill or broiler.
9
Place fish on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
10
Cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
11
Serve with mango sauce.

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jalapeno chile, chopped,to taste (use what you like), 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 large shallots, peeled, 2 cups chopped peeled mangoes, and more.

Yes, Island Mango Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Island Mango Tilapia

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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