Tilapia With Mango Salsa Over Quinoa

This is a light and fresh dish perfect for summer! The mango salsa is perfect on any fish of your choice or even shrimp. 

You will need:

• 2 tilapia filets

• 1 cup quinoa

• paprika

• garlic powder

• salt

• pepper

• cayenne pepper

• onion powder

• olive oil 

• 1 tablespoon butter

For the mango salsa:

• 2 mangos 

• 1/2 cucumber 

• 1 small red onion

• 1 small jalapeño (de-seeded) 

• 1 red pepper

• salt and pepper 

• 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro 

• juice of 1 lime

Mango Salsa

Start peeling the mangos with a vegetable peeler and then dice. Dice all other ingredients and mix together. Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and add the lime juice. Set aside in the fridge. 

Pan Seared Tilapia

Make a mixture of all spices (1 tablespoon of each). Drizzle the tilapia with olive oil, salt, and rub the spice mixture on both sides. Heat a non stick pan on medium high flame with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. 

Add the seasoned tilapia and cook for approximately 4 minutes each side until not translucent. 

In a small pot, add 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low flame for about 10 more minutes. 

When the tilapia is done, plate over quinoa, and top with mango salsa. 

ENJOY!