Mango Salsa Grilled Fish (Print Version)

Crisp lettuce filled with grilled fish and zesty mango salsa for a light, fresh meal option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or halibut)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly

17 - 8 large crisp lettuce leaves (romaine, butter, or iceberg)
18 - 1 small avocado, sliced
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat fish fillets dry. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Rub spice mixture evenly over fish fillets and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill fish fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and rest for 2 minutes. Flake gently with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
04 - Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter. Divide grilled fish evenly among leaves. Top each with mango salsa and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb.
  • The combination of smoky grilled fish and sweet mango salsa is irresistible.
  • A quick 30-minute meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
  • High in protein with only 225 calories per serving.
02 -
  • Contains fish. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
  • Each serving provides 23 g of protein and only 225 calories.
  • Letting the fish marinate for at least 10 minutes ensures the spices penetrate the fillets for maximum flavor.
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