Skinny Indian Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa

WW Recipe of the Day: Indian-Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa
(223 calories | 3 1 1 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving)

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.

WW Friendly Indian-Spiced Tilapia and Watermelon Salsa

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.

WW Friendly Watermelon Salsa

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.
 

Skinny on Indian Spiced Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa

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.

According to my calculations, each serving has 223 calories and:

3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

**Quick & Easy Garam Masala Recipe

Graram masala ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1-½ teaspoons ground coriander
• 1-½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1-½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Garam masala mixing instructions:

1. Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl.
2. 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

Garam masala, an Indian spice blend, is delicious on tilapia, balancing the slightly sweet fillets with gently warming. The boldy flavored fish is made even more magical when it's paired with a harmonizing watermelon salsa.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 4

Calories: 223

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon, cut into ¼-inch cubes
• ▢ ½ cup chopped red onion
• ▢ ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• ▢ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
• ▢ ⅛ 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)
• ▢ 1-½ 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 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,1-½ teaspoons ground coriander, 1-½ teaspoons ground cardamom, 1-½ teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg in a bowl.
• Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.

Recipe Notes

Substitute any lean mild white fish—cod, flounder, snapper—for the tilapia. The watermelon salsa would work well with grilled chicken breasts too

3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Indian Spiced Tilapia w/ Watermelon salsa

Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)

Calories 223 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 36g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: tilapia recipe, tilapia with garam masala, tilapia with watermelon salsa

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Recipe Source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla Saulsbury

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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