Spice up your dinner with this delightful curried tilapia, topped with a refreshing mango salsa.

This easy and flavorful recipe combines mild tilapia fillets with a fragrant curry seasoning blend, resulting in a deliciously spiced and tender fish dish. Topped with a tangy and sweet mango salsa, this meal is vibrant and perfect for warm summer nights or anytime you crave a taste of the tropics. Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the fish.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the seasoned tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. While the fish is cooking, prepare the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well to combine.
6. Remove the cooked tilapia fillets from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.
7. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of the mango salsa.
8. Serve the curried tilapia with mango salsa alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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