Tilapia & Fruit Salsa

          This is the perfect light dish for summer; flaky white fish with a refreshing burst of sweetness and citrus.  Tilapia's mild flavor makes it a great fish to try if you are not a fan of that "fishy" flavor.  Additionally, it is very low calorie and high protein making it a great change of pace from chicken.  

Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 lb Tilapia Fillets

• 1T extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

• 3 limes

• 1/2 tsp cayenne 

• 2 jalapenos, finely diced, divided

• 2 mangoes, diced

• 1 avocado, diced 

• 1/4 C strawberries, diced

• 1/4 C cilantro (1 T chopped)

1.  Heat oil over medium high heat.  Add sliced garlic to flavor the oil.

2.  Season the Tilapia with cayenne and add to the garlic infused olive oil along with the juice from 2 limes and 1 jalapeno.  Cook 2-3 mins on each side.

3.  Toss  mangoes, avocado, juice from 1 lime, remaining jalapeno, strawberries, and chopped cilantro together in a small bowl.

4.  Plate Tilapia, top with fruit salsa and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

Recipe yields 4 servings

Calories:  259

Fat:  10.4 g total fat, 1.9 g sat fat, 0 g trans fat

Carbohydrates:  21.05 g

Protein:  24.23 g

Fiber:  4.56 g

Sodium:  64.5 mg

Cholesterol:  56.5 mg