Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and check for any small bones.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
- Rub the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the fillets and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the tilapia fillets on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Carefully flip the fillets and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- For the salsa, gently mix diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the grilled tilapia hot with a generous scoop of tomato-avocado salsa on top.
Notes
For best results, use fresh tilapia fillets and let the seasoning sit for at least 10 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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