Best 6 Tilapia With Corn Salsa Recipes

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Tilapia, a mild-flavored, versatile freshwater fish, is a popular choice for home cooks due to its affordability and ease of preparation. Paired with a vibrant corn salsa, this dish becomes a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures. The delicate tilapia takes on the tangy, sweet, and savory notes of the salsa, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH SALSA



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Tilapia is a delicious freshwater fish that cooks very quickly, making it ideal for weeknight meals.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 (6 to 8 ounces each) skinless tilapia fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
Spicy Black Beans, (optional)
1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; season generously with salt and pepper. Separate fillets into thick and thin sides. Dredge each piece in cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook as many pieces as will fit (without crowding) until golden brown and firm, about 2 minutes per side for thin pieces and 4 minutes per side for thick ones. Transfer to a plate; sprinkle with salt, if desired, and cover loosely to keep warm. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and fish. Serve with Spicy Black Beans, if desired, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 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

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

TILAPIA FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA



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This easy, under-30-minute entree pairs pan-fried tilapia fillets with a fresh mango salsa that's flavored with fresh cilantro and sweet orange marmalade.

Provided by cookinmom

Categories     Pan-Fried Tilapia Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped fresh mango
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine mango, marmalade, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion for salsa in a small bowl.
  • Mix together chili powder, pepper, and salt; sprinkle on both sides of tilapia fillets.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia and cook until opaque in the center and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 155.4 mg, Sugar 18.3 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 a strong fishy odor.
  • Season the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets over medium heat until they are cooked through. The fillets should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve the tilapia fillets with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
  • If you are using frozen tilapia fillets, thaw them completely before cooking. You can thaw the fillets in the refrigerator overnight or by placing them in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Tilapia is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and flaky texture, tilapia is a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe for tilapia with corn salsa is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this popular fish. The corn salsa is a refreshing and flavorful addition that complements the tilapia perfectly. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious seafood meal, give this recipe a try.

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