Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Pepper Relish

Bring bold, tropical flavors to your dinner table with this Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Pepper Relish recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, the tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to flaky perfection in just minutes. The real star, though, is the vibrant pineapple pepper relish—a refreshing medley of sweet pineapple, zesty lime juice, crunchy red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, balanced with a touch of honey. This dish effortlessly combines sweet, spicy, and savory notes, making it a flavorful, healthy meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, serve this colorful creation with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Pineapple (fresh, diced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small Jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet. Once hot, cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 4

While the tilapia is cooking, prepare the pineapple pepper relish. In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Step 5

Add lime juice, honey, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the pineapple mixture. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Serve the cooked spicy tilapia fillets topped with a generous spoonful of pineapple pepper relish. Optionally, garnish with extra cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1043.0

Total Fat 40.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 228mg	0%
Sodium 3783.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.0g
Protein 109.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.6mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2484.9mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 40.8%

Carbs: 25.3%