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WW Recipe of the Day: Indian-Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa
While it’s hard to beat biting into a juicy slice of fresh watermelon on a hot summer day, you can use this luscious, thirst quenching fruit to make smoothies, soups, salads and salsas too.
Watermelon agua fresca was an immediate hit when I made it for the first time recently.
This recipe for low carb Indian Spiced Tilapia with watermelon salsa was really good as well.
Salsa is wonderful for Weight Watchers recipes.
There’s no better easy, healthy, delicious low calorie/points way to perk up plain old chicken and fish than to top them with a fresh fruit or vegetable salsa.
This refreshing watermelon salsa is no exception.
Served atop tilapia fillets that had been lightly dusted with garam masala (a blend of Indian spices) resulted in a really delicious dinner.
Have you ever cooked with garam masala (affiliate link)?
Since I know virtually nothing about Indian cooking, I hadn’t. Turns out that garam masala is a blend of spices that literally translates to mean “warm spice mix.”
Strongly flavored, but not “hot,” you can find it in the spice aisle of most larger grocery stores, or combine a variety of spices to create your own.
Below I’ve included a quick and easy DIY version for making your own garam masala** that will work just fine.
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How Many Calories and WW Points in this Indian Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa
According to my calculations, each serving has 223 calories.
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3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
I thought garam masala (affiliate link) was delicious on the tilapia and loved how the watermelon salsa complemented it. I can’t wait to experiment more with this interesting spice.
Substitute any lean mild white fish—cod, flounder, snapper—for the tilapia. The watermelon salsa would work well with grilled chicken breasts too.
**Quick & Easy Garam Masala Recipe
Graram masala ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Garam masala mixing instructions:
- Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.
This video shows how to mix your own garam masala at home:
If you like this recipe for Garam Masala Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly recipes including: Baked Fish with Lemon & Herbs, Cuban-Style Fish, Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Fish, Simple Baked Fish with Spinach and Budget Bouillabaisse (Fish Stew)
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Indian Spiced Tilapia w/ Watermelon salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- 4 skinless tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala**
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
Instructions
First Make The Watermelon Salsa:
- In a medium bowl gently toss together the watermelon, red onion, mint, half the salt, cayenne, lime juice and agave nectar to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare and Cook the Tilapia:
- Sprinkle both sides of the fish with garam masala and salt.
- In a large skillet (affiliate link) heat the oil over medium high heat.
- Add the fish and cook, turning once for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve with watermelon salsa.
To Make Your Own Garam Masala:
- Mix 1 tablespoon ground cumin,1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a bowl.
- Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe Source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla Saulsbury
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