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.
Servings: 4
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 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
Serving size: 1/4th recipe
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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
Serving: 1/4th recipe | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g