Broiled Tilapia with Tomato Salsa

Tilapia is such a versatile fish that can be prepared in so many different ways like grilling, baking, broiling or frying.  Today, I decided to broil it since it cooks really fast and more importantly, it is way too cold outside to hit the grill!  If you are a mild fish lover then tilapia is a good one to try out.  This dish is pretty simple but still is fresh and has a lot of flavor.  The marinade really enhances the tilapia and could also be used for other seafood options in the future. The simple salsa brings it all together, so don’t skip that part!   

Broiled Tilapia with Tomato Salsa Recipe

Recipe and photos by FT – Food Tasty! 

serves 2

2 – tilapia filets (4 – 6 oz)

Marinade

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbls lemon juice

1 tbls chopped parsley

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt

Tomato Salsa

1 large tomato diced

1 jalapeno seeded diced

2 tbls finely chopped red onion

1 tbls chopped cilantro

2 tbls lime juice

1 tbls lemon juice

salt and peper to taste

In dish or small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk together.  Add tilapia to dish to marinade or pour into plastic bag and add fish to marinade.  Place tilapia in refrigerator for one hour to let the marinade do its work. 

In a medium bowl, combine tomato, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice and salt and pepper.  Let rest while the fish is marinating so the flavors all come together.

Remove the tilapia from the marinade and broil on high for 4 minutes per side.  Don’t over cook the fish or it will become dry.  Serve the tilapia topped with tomato salsa.

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I also put together a little sweet potato hash mix that was great with this dish. 

Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

Recipe and Photos by FT – Food Tasty!

serves 2

½ sweet potato medium dice

1 poblano pepper medium dice

1 yellow onion medium dice

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 - 2 tsp olive oil

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine sweet potato, poblano pepper and onion on baking sheet.  Sprinkle with cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Add olive oil and toss to evenly coat ingredients.  Bake for 20 – 30 minutes until sweet potato and vegetables have a little brown crust on top.  Serve as a side dish. 
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Here it is all together.  Enjoy!

 Sheri