Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

Tilapia is a mild-flavored, lean fish, which is easy to prepare and relatively inexpensive. In 2016, tilapia was fourth on a list of the seafood species that people in the United States are most likely to consume. I find it a very light flavored fish that is very flaky when cooked and tastes great.

Tilapia can be pan fried, broiled, or grilled. Be careful when grilling. Because Tilapia is a very thin fillet, unlike salmon steaks. Serve with a heart health coleslaw.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 8 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. For salsa, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, green onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until serving.

2. Mix oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.

3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

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