Tilapia With Coconut, Mint, And Chive Relish Recipe

Name: Tilapia With Coconut, Mint, And Chive Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Relish:; 1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup chopped sweetened flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 2 minced seeded jalapeno peppers; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; Fish:; 2 teaspoons grated fresh lime rind; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 6 (6-ounce) tilapia or red snapper fillets; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

Relish:
1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup chopped sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 minced seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Fish:
2 teaspoons grated fresh lime rind
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 (6-ounce) tilapia or red snapper fillets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
6 lime wedges

1
To prepare relish, place cucumber in a colander; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss well. Drain 30 minutes. Rinse and drain; pat dry.
2
Preheat broiler.
3
Combine cucumber, chives, coconut, mint, cilantro, and jalapeno. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons juice, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds; saute 30 seconds or until seeds begin to pop. Add to cucumber mixture.
4
To prepare fish, combine rind, 1 1/2 tablespoons juice, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and crushed red pepper; rub evenly over cut sides of fillets. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
5
Place fillets, skin sides down, on broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with relish and lime wedges.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Relish:, 1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 3/4 cup chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Tilapia With Coconut, Mint, And Chive Relish 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.

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Tilapia With Coconut, Mint, And Chive Relish

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