Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Mango Salsa

Name: Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Mango Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each); 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 1 ripe mango, diced; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1/4 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, juiced

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This Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Mango Salsa is a quick, healthy, and stunning dinner that's ready in under 20 minutes. Mild tilapia fillets are seasoned simply and seared in a hot pan until the skin is irresistibly crispy and the flesh is tender. The fish is topped with a vibrant, chunky salsa made from ripe mango, creamy avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. The sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy salsa cuts through the richness of the fish perfectly. This dish is light yet satisfying, packed with lean protein and healthy fats, and is a fantastic way to enjoy a taste of the tropics any night of the week.

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A crispy tilapia fillet topped with colorful mango avocado salsa on a plate

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time8 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Non-stick skilletMixing bowlSpatula

Instructions

1
Pat tilapia fillets dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
2
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add fillets skin-side down (if applicable). Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
3
Carefully flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
4
While fish cooks, make salsa: gently combine mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
5
Serve tilapia immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of fresh mango salsa.

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