Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2

  Dinner

Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish dish is sure to please with its tropical flavor.

Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 servings (1/2 cup salsa).

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
  • Dash pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, green pepper, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Chill until serving.
  • 2. Combine oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
  • 3. On a greased grill rack, grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 137 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.

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