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Thursday, June 25, 2009

My Summer Recipe

Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
From:Taste of Home (June/July 2009)

Servings: 8

2 C. Cubed fresh pineapple
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 C. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 C. minced fresh cilantro
4 tsp. plus 2 Tbsp. lime juice, divided
1/8 plus 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. canola oil
8 Tilapia fillets (4OZ. each)
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 tsp. lime juice, 1/8 tsp. salt and cayenne. Chill until serving.

Combine oil and remaining lime juice; brush over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.

Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts: 1 Fillet with 1/4 C. salsa equals 131 calories, 3 g fat (1g sat. fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein, Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fruit.

Thanks for making us work hard! Stacey

1 comments:

Ronda said...

Made this tonight, Stacey! It was yummy! I actually put in a little bit of jalapeno from our garden too. Served with brown rice.