Nothing says tropical food like this Tilapia With Mango Salsa. Dine like you’re on vacation while feasting on this fresh, zesty, and light dish made with flaky white tilapia topped with spicy, sweet, and tangy mango salsa!
Ingredients For Tilapia With Mango Salsa
- Avocado or olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Parsley
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Tilapia filets
- Ripe mango
- Red bell pepper
- Jalapeno pepper
- Red onion
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
How To Make Tilapia With Mango Salsa
- Make the salsa by placing the mango, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Toss to combine and chill in the fridge while making the fish.
- Make the marinade: whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add the tilapia filets, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 mins.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the filets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Serve with mango salsa on top.
What Can I Use If I Don’t Have A Grill?
You can use a grill pan or skillet to cook the tilapia. Add a teaspoon of oil before pan-frying the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Can I Prepare The Salsa Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the salsa a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Quick Grilled Tilapia With Easy Mango Salsa
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Salad bowl
- Shallow dish
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tilapia filets
Salsa:
- 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, freshly chopped
- Juice of one lime
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the salsa by placing the mango, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Toss to combine and chill in the fridge while making the fish.
- Make the marinade: whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add the tilapia filets, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 mins.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the filets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Serve with mango salsa on top.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Tilapia With Easy Mango Salsa
1. Is There A Simpler Alternative To The Marinade?
A simpler marinade would be olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper!
2. What Sides Go Well With This Dish?
Cooked rice, a simple greens salad, or roasted veggies are all great sides for this dish.
3. How Do You Know When The Fish Is Cooked Properly?
Raw fish flesh is translucent. When cooked, it turns opaque. So cook it until it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. This usually takes cooking about 3-4 minutes on each side on medium-high heat.
4. Can I Use Frozen Tilapia Fillets?
Yes, you can. Just make sure to thaw them out completely before cooking them. You can place them in the fridge overnight to thaw them out safely.
5. What If I Don’t Like Cilantro In The Salsa?
You don’t have to add it if you don’t like it, or substitute it with fresh parsley for a milder taste.
6. What If I Don’t Have Fresh Mango?
If you don’t have mango, you can use fresh pineapple or peaches. You can also use canned mango, but make sure you drain all the liquid thoroughly.