Tilapia with Strawberry Salsa Recipe

Name: Tilapia with Strawberry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 6 dashes Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed; 6 whole Tilapia Fillets, About 4 Oz. Each; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 16 ounces, weight Fresh Strawberries, Hulled, Diced Small; 1 whole Green Pepper, Seeded, Diced Small; 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Seeded, Diced Small; 1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 3 dashes Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Snipped

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
6 dashes Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Pressed
6 whole Tilapia Fillets, About 4 Oz. Each
1 whole Lime, Juiced
16 ounces, weight Fresh Strawberries, Hulled, Diced Small
1 whole Green Pepper, Seeded, Diced Small
2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Seeded, Diced Small
1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced
1 pinch Kosher Salt
3 dashes Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Snipped

1
Mix together all ingredients for the salsa in a large bowl (make sure to dice everything small)!
2
Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
For the fish: In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
6
Once hot add pressed garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
7
Lay fish in pan and sprinkle with half of the seasoning.
8
Cook about 4-5 minutes.
9
Flip fish over and sprinkle with remaining seasoning and drizzle with lime juice.
10
Cook an additional 4-5 minutes, until fish is fully cooked and flakes with a fork.
11
Serve immediately with strawberry salsa.
12
I like to pair this with my cilantro-lime rice.
13
Enjoy!

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 6 dashes Fresh Ground Black Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Tilapia with Strawberry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tilapia with Strawberry Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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