Grilled Tilapia with Spicy Mango Salsa with Apollo's
INGREDIENTS:
Fish:
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets Salsa:
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
Directions: STEP 1: Prepare the fish: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, black pepper, and salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. STEP 2: Meanwhile, make the salsa: Combine mango, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime and lemon juices and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. STEP 3: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
(*I broiled on high, using the second from top rack position) STEP 4: Remove tilapia from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Grill fillets until fish is no longer translucent in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. STEP 5: Serve tilapia topped with mango salsa.