Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/4-inch cubes) or 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained; 1/2 medium green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped; 3 or 4 medium strawberries, hulled and chopped; 1/2 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, minced; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil; 4 tilapia or other mild fish fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/4-inch cubes) or 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained
1/2 medium green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
3 or 4 medium strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/2 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
4 tilapia or other mild fish fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice

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In a medium bowl, gently toss together the salsa ingredients.
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Set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
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Place the fish in a single layer in the skillet.
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Sprinkle with the chili powder.
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Cook for 2 minutes.Turn the fish over.
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Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fish is lightly browned and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
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Using a wide spatula, transfer to a platter.
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Drizzle the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice.
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Spoon the fruit salsa down the center of the fish.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 142
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Total Fat: 3.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
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Cholesterol: 57mg
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Sodium: 136mg
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Carbohydrates: 6g
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Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 23g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1/2 Fruit
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3 Very Lean Meat

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/4-inch cubes) or 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained, 1/2 medium green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped, 3 or 4 medium strawberries, hulled and chopped, 1/2 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, minced, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Fruit Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Fruit Salsa

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