Tilapia With Corn Salsa Food

TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA

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.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH 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.

GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA

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.)

TILAPIA FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA

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.

CAJUN TILAPIA WITH SOUTHWESTERN SALSA

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.

TILAPIA WITH SALSA BUTTER

Steps:

• Rinse fish and pat dry.
• Cut into serving sized pieces, if necessary.
• Set aside.
• In small bowl, combine butter, 1 tablespoon salsa, lime zest, garlic, and cumin.
• Place fillets in single layer on foil lined baking sheet with sides.
• Brush butter mixture over fish.
• Tuck under any thin edges.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes per inch of thickness or about 8 minutes until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Place on serving platter.
• Top with additional salsa if desire.
• Serve immediately.