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Healthy Weight-Loss Recipes: Grilled Tilapia With Fruit Salsa

June 8, 2017

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Yes, the list of ingredients for this meal might seem like a lengthy one, but don’t let that fool you. This is a rather easy-to-make (ready in 2 hours) and extremely healthy dish that will do wonders for both – your weight loss plan AND your taste buds!

Let’s get crackin’!

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 large ripe mango (peeled, pitted and diced) + other fruit to taste
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons red onion (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoons lime juice

Step By Step Preparation

Mix together following ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once combined, pour into a re-sealable plastic bag.
To marinate the fillets, put them into the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Prepare the fruit salsa by combining the following ingredients: mango (and other fruit), red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Toss well. Season to taste and refrigerate until serving.
Preheat your grill for medium-high heat, and oil the grate lightly.
Remove the tilapia fillets from the marinade and gill them until the fish meat flakes easily with a fork (approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side).
Serve the tilapia topped with fruit salsa.
Enjoy!