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Spicy pineapple tilapia

Recipe Information

Description:
Spicy pineapple tilapia is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tilapia; Pineapple
Category Seafood; Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American; Caribbean; Cajun; Latin American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple chunks

  • 1/3 cup chopped onion

  • 1/3 cup chopped tomato

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 4 lime wedges

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan to medium-high.

  • Mix the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  • Sprinkle each fillet evenly with the spice mixture.

  • Add the fillets to the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until flaky.

  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir gently.

  • Serve the pineapple mixture over the cooked fillets; use the lime wedges as garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 226 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 85mg

  • Sodium: 200mg

  • Carbohydrate: 11g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 35g