Caribbean Mango Tilapia

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Caribbean Mango Tilapia recipe, a perfect fusion of zesty, savory, and sweet flavors. Tender, pan-seared tilapia fillets are marinated in a lively blend of lime juice, cumin, paprika, and garlic, creating a beautifully seasoned base. The star of the dish is the refreshing mango salsa, featuring ripe, juicy mangoes paired with crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, bright cilantro, and just a hint of jalapeño for an optional kick. A touch of honey and lime juice ties it all together, delivering the ultimate sweet-and-tangy balance. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a light, flavorful meal. Serve it with fluffy rice or quinoa to complete your Caribbean-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces (peeled, pitted, and diced) ripe mangoes
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
• 3 tablespoons (fresh, chopped) cilantro
• 1 small (finely minced, optional) jalapeño
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 2

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the fillets and set them aside for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 3

While the fish marinates, prepare the mango salsa. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and honey. Mix well and set aside for serving.

Step 4

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan.

Step 5

Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the tilapia fillets in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is lightly golden and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6

Remove the tilapia from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.

Step 7

Top each tilapia fillet with a generous scoop of mango salsa. Serve immediately with rice, quinoa, or a side of your choice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1207.4

Total Fat 42.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 2612.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 84.6g
Protein 112.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.9mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 3017.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.0%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 34.4%