As a light and healthy dish, herb grilled tilapia with melon salsa is a perfect balance of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent tilapia fillets grilled to perfection, infused with the aromatic flavors of herbs, and complemented by a refreshing melon salsa. The vibrant colors and textures of the melon salsa, bursting with sweetness and a hint of tanginess, add a delightful contrast to the tender tilapia. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests, herb grilled tilapia with melon salsa is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA
This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERB MELON SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Put the cantaloupe and honeydew in a bowl and toss with the basil and mint. Drizzle with the sweetened vinegar and toss lightly. Pile the melon on a platter and sprinkle with the flake salt.
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; stir well. Brush oil mixture evenly over tilapia fillets.
- Heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat; grease with cooking spray. Grill fish until it flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 367.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CHERRY SALSA
Cherries aren't only for jams and pies -- these juicy, ruby-red summer beauties are ripe for the picking in a refreshing salsa that tops simple grilled fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In a medium bowl, combine cherries, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine; set salsa aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub tilapia all over with oil; sprinkle with spice mixture.
- Grill tilapia until opaque around the edges and underside loosens easily from grill, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula with a thin blade, flip fish; continue to cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve tilapia topped with cherry salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA
Don't let the list of ingredients fool you: this is super-easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. The salsa can be made the day ahead to save time. Strawberries can be substituted for the mango if you prefer--both are excellent! Combine leftover salsa with some drained black beans the next day for lunch.
Provided by Naomi Witzke
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 1h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Remove the tilapia from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the fillets until the 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. Serve the tilapia topped with mango salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 696.7 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
GRILLED HERBED TILAPIA
Make and share this Grilled Herbed Tilapia recipe from Food.com.
Provided by justjo
Categories Tilapia
Time 22m
Yield 1 piece, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place one fish fillet in center of each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top each fillet with 1 tablespoon Savory Herb Butter. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packet.
- Grill over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once.
- Combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter with 1 teaspoon each McCormick Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder and Ground Mustard; mix until well blended.
GRILLED LEMON HERB TILAPIA SANDWICH
Tender tilapia dressed in lemon, butter, parsley, lemon pepper, salt and a dash of pepper grilled to perfection centered between a slice of tomato, onion and a bun!
Provided by GoodCook8900
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 14m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- DO NOT DEFROST TILAPIA. Place the fillets in a large pan or plate and brush with butter on both sides. Add garlic powder, salt, lemon pepper, parsley, and pepper on both sides, as well. For tougher fish, use less butter(may slightly compromise flavor).
- Place a slice of lemon on each fillet and pour lemon juice on fillets.
- Wrap all fillets in foil and grill 7-12 minutes depending on heat levels of your grill. I recommend using a George Foreman grill for best results.
- Slice fillets in half approximately 4-5 minutes while grilling to ensure that they cook thoroughly.
- Place fillets on slightly toasted bun and add tomatoes, onions, lettuce and mayonnaise or tarter sauce. Enjoy!
HERB GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MELON SALSA
Steps:
- Grill Tilapia on low heat , turning only once so not to tear apart. Fillets are flaky and white when done. Some like to crisp the ends to a golden brown for some texture. Serve with Melon Salsa and enjoy!
SUMMER MELON SALSA
From Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Sue Gronholz notes, "I've been experimenting with lots of different fruit salsa recipes, and this one is so good." The refreshing blend of melons is complemented by a slight jalapeno kick. TIP: "We like it with lime-flavored tortilla chips, but it's also delicious over grilled chicken," adds Sue.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the melon, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
TILAPIA WITH GRILLED TOMATILLO SALSA & SERRANO MAYO
Tender, mild tilapia is the perfect fillet to top with flavorful roasted tomatillo salsa and a blend of serrano chiles and mayonnaise.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Salsa Recipes
Time 27m
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Thread tomatillos, onions, chiles and garlic onto skewers; brush with dressing. Grill 10 to 12 min. or until vegetables are tender, turning after 6 min. Meanwhile, brush fish with oil. Add to grill; cook 3 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.
- Remove ingredients from skewers. Peel garlic; chop finely. Mix 1/3 of the garlic with mayo in small bowl. Remove stems from chiles; finely chop chiles. Stir half the chiles into mayo mixture; set aside. Chop tomatillos and onions; place in separate small bowl. Add remaining garlic and chiles; mix well.
- Serve fish topped with tomatillo and mayo mixtures.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
Tips:
- Choose the right tilapia. Look for tilapia fillets that are firm and have a slight sheen. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy smell.
- Marinate the tilapia. Marinating the tilapia in a mixture of herbs, oil, and lemon juice will help to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
- Grill the tilapia over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill and will also help to cook it evenly.
- Make the melon salsa ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld and will also make it easier to assemble the dish when you're ready to serve it.
- Serve the tilapia with the melon salsa and your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
This herb-grilled tilapia with melon salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The tilapia is grilled to perfection and the melon salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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