Grilled Tilapia Recipe with Pineapple Mango Salsa

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Lighten up your summer with delicious grilled tilapia topped with a fresh pineapple mango salsa.

I’ve been grilling a lot of fish lately and am excited to partner with Mazola® Corn Oil for this sponsored post to share my favorite grilled tilapia recipe with you. Mazola Corn Oil is ideal for grilling and marinating. It’s a lighter and tasty alternative to butter and other fats. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil.

I think you’re going to love this grilled tilapia recipe with fresh pineapple mango salsa. It’s healthy, delicious and comes together quickly. But, first I have a fantastic Mazola Corn Oil rebate offer to share with you!

My family moved to a new home a few weeks ago, and one of the things I love about my new place is the screened lanai, huge shade trees and view of the lake.

We’ve been spending a lot of time out on the lanai and cooking most of our meals outdoors on the grill.

I use Mazola Corn oil to keep foods from sticking to the grill. It has a smoke point higher than most cooking oils at 450°F and performs well in a variety of cooking applications, including grilling.

The hot weather we’ve been having in Florida attributes to me preparing much lighter meals. I can’t stomach a heavy meal when the heat index is well over 100 degrees. We’ve been eating a lot of salads, fresh fruit, and meals like this grilled tilapia recipe. I’ve been making healthy recipe swaps like Mazola Corn Oil for butter whenever I can.

I’ve actually been making a lot of health-friendly ingredient swaps!

This meal is a perfect example of that. In addition to choosing Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter, I opted for brown rice instead of white rice. Also, I prepared steamed green beans instead of sauteed green beans. I grew up eating southern style green beans dripping in bacon fat, and can honestly say that I enjoy steamed green beans with a squeeze of fresh lemon so much more.

My favorite part of this meal is the fresh pineapple mango salsa. Fresh salsa is way better than the prepared salsa you buy in a jar. It is a healthy-ingredient swap that tastes great too! You can’t beat a fresh juicy pineapple, and I’m obsessed with mango lately. This simple pineapple mango salsa is so simple to prepare, and only takes a few minutes to make. It is the perfect salsa for summertime.

This tropical salsa is sweet, colorful, and refreshing. It is great on grilled fish, chicken or shrimp tacos. You’re going to LOVE it!!

Time-Saver: Purchase already diced pineapple, mango, and red onion from the produce department of your grocery store to make this recipe even quicker to prepare.

Note: The recipe calls for 2 tilapia fillets, however there is easily enough salsa for up to 4 servings. If you are only cooking fish for 2, any extra salsa is terrific with tortilla chips or served over chicken the next day.

Tip: To prevent fish from falling through the grill grates, use a grill pan or basket that has been brushed with Mazola Corn Oil.

Ingredients:

• 2 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
• Salt, pepper and paprika to taste

Pineapple Mango Salsa:

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper stemmed and seeded
• juice of one large lime
• salt to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the salsa:

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, to taste. Chill until ready to serve.

Prepare the fish:
Step 2: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Step 3: Brush both sides of tilapia filet with Mazola Corn Oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

Step 4: Grill the fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork. Serve the tilapia topped with pineapple mango salsa.

Serving recommendations:
Serve with brown rice and steamed green beans.

Grilled Tilapia Recipe with Pineapple Mango Salsa

Angela Sellari

Fire up the grill for this 18-minute Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Mango Salsa recipe! Flaky, lean fish topped with a vibrant, sweet & spicy tropical salsa.

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 653 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
• Salt pepper and paprika to taste

Pineapple Mango Salsa:

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper stemmed and seeded
• Juice of one large lime
• Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
• Prepare the fish: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Brush both sides of tilapia filet with Mazola Corn Oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
• Grill the fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork. Serve the tilapia topped with pineapple mango salsa.

Notes

Lighten up your summer with delicious grilled tilapia topped with a fresh pineapple mango salsa. You can’t beat a fresh juicy pineapple, and the mango puts this grilled fish and tropical salsa recipe over the top. Diced jalapeno adds just the right amount of kick to this light, refreshing summertime meal. It’s a simple grilled fish recipe that takes little time to prepare.

Note: Using Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter really lightens up and enhances this recipe.

Serving recommendations: Serve with brown rice and steamed green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 41gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 91mgFiber: 8g

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