Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Jalapeno Relish

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 3-4 serving(s) 🏷 Tilapia

This quick tilapia dish is seasoned with a spicy Cajun rub and steamed until tender. It is served with a fresh, tangy relish made from pineapple chunks, onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro, all brightened with rice vinegar. Garnish with lime wedges for a final citrus note. The entire meal comes together in about 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet impressive dinner.

Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Jalapeno Relish

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped roma tomato
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 lime wedges

Method

  1. Mix the Cajun seasoning, salt, and ground red pepper together in a small bowl. Evenly coat the tilapia fillets with this spice blend.
  2. Place the seasoned fish into a Zip N' Steam Bag and microwave for about 9 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  3. In a separate large bowl, gently stir together the fresh pineapple chunks, chopped onion, roma tomato, rice vinegar, fresh cilantro, and the seeded, chopped jalapeno.
  4. Plate the cooked tilapia and accompany it with the pineapple relish. Finish by adding lime wedges as a garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium266100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryTilapia
AuthorZip N Steam Queen