Best 7 Southwest Grilled Tilapia With Corn Salsa Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering dish that combines the delicate taste of tilapia with a refreshing corn salsa bursting with zesty flavors. We'll provide you with a step-by-step guide, including instructions on how to grill the tilapia to perfection and prepare the vibrant corn salsa that complements it perfectly. You'll learn the art of infusing your tilapia with a smoky and aromatic flavor by grilling it with a blend of spices that capture the essence of the Southwest. Get ready to create a delightful meal that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN TILAPIA WITH SOUTHWESTERN SALSA



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Pan-fried tilapia with Cajun seasoning. A quick cream pan sauce. Accompanied by a fresh and smoky Southwest salsa.

Provided by Phillip Brantley

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ear corn, shucked
1 avocado, diced
⅓ cup diced fresh tomato
¼ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
2 wedges lime, divided, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 teaspoon chicken broth, or as needed
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and remove kernels when cool enough to handle.
  • Combine corn kernels, avocado, tomato, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over top and season with salt and pepper. Store in the refrigerator until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season tilapia on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a medium stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat; cook until just before butter begins to brown. Add tilapia and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Tilt the skillet and baste with the butter until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes. Remove fish from the skillet.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan and scrape the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Whisk in cream. Squeeze in another lime wedge, then taste and adjust for your desired level of tanginess. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
  • Serve fish with cold salsa, adding cream sauce to both, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA



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Grilled sweet corn is the star of the salsa on top of these tilapia fillets-but let's give a hand to the plum tomatoes and creamy avocados, too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large ears corn on the cob in husks
3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
8 tilapia fillets (2 lb.)
1 large plum tomato, seeded, chopped (about 2 cups), divided
1 avocado, chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove 16 husks from corn, being careful to keep husks intact. Remove remaining husks; discard. Soak corn and husks in water 30 min. Meanwhile, pour 1/2 cup dressing over fish in shallow dish. Refrigerate until ready to use. Combine remaining dressing with half the tomatoes.
  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn 15 min. or until tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut kernels off cobs; place in medium bowl. Add remaining tomatoes, avocados and onions; mix lightly.
  • Remove fish from dressing; discard dressing. Place 1 fillet on each of 8 corn husks. Cover with remaining husks, completely enclosing each fillet.
  • Grill 4 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Transfer to platter; remove top husks. Top fish with tomato mixture and corn salsa. (Do not eat corn husks.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA



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My family loves fish, and this super fast dish is very popular at my house. Though it tastes as if it takes a long time, it cooks in minutes under the broiler. We like it garnished with lemon wedges and served with couscous on the side. -Brenda Coffey, Singer Island, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle both sides of fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA



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Categories     Fish     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp. Mexican chili powder
1/2 tsp. grated lime peel
1/4 tsp. onion salt
4-4oz tilapia fillets
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
Corn salsa
1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
3 tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1.Combine salsa ingredients and set aside. 2.Preheat grill to medium(300-350F. In small bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder,lime peel and onion salt, set aside. 3.Cut heavy-duty foil into sheets slightly larger than each fillet. Cut 2-3" slits in center of each sheet. Coat foil with cooking spray. 4.Pat fish dry.Place 1 fillet on each sheet of foil & sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture pressing lightly. Top with jalapeno slices. 5. Place foil sheets on grill. Grill uncovered 4-6 mins or until fish flakes easily with a fork. 6.Garnish Tilapia fillets with corn salsa

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA



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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

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

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

THE BEST GRILLED TILAPIA



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Mother's recipe for Northern Michigan Whitefilsh on the grill, but seems to be excellent for Tilapia. We don't live near Petoskey anynmore.

Provided by jwalenta

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 yellow onion, sliced
2 lbs tilapia fillets (frozen)
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Turn your grill on.
  • Oil a fish/vegetable pan for the grill -- one of those things that has all the holes in it.
  • Spread out all the sliced onion on the grill pan.
  • Place Tilapia fillets on top of the onions.
  • Butter the fillets with mayo.
  • Sprinkle with dill weed. You can go somewhat heavy with this. Like Christmas cookies.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Put pan on the grill. 10-15 minutes. Onions should be a little caramalized/charred.
  • Serve with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 227, Sodium 383.3, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 91.7

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CHERRY SALSA



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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

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill grates
1/2 pound (2 cups) Bing cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 tilapia fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)

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

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia fillets you can find. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Use a flavorful marinade to infuse the tilapia with flavor. The marinade in this recipe is made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. You can also experiment with other herbs and spices, such as oregano, thyme, or paprika.
  • Grill the tilapia over medium heat to prevent it from drying out. If you are using a gas grill, preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using a charcoal grill, heat the coals until they are medium-hot.
  • Cook the tilapia for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the grilled tilapia with corn salsa. The corn salsa is made with a combination of corn, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. It is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that complements the grilled tilapia perfectly.

Conclusion:

Southwest Grilled Tilapia with Corn Salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a summer cookout. The tilapia is grilled to perfection and the corn salsa is a refreshing and flavorful side dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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