Tilapia Pacifica Recipe
Spicy grilled tilapia fillet, fresh salsa de pifia made with black beans, pineapple, cilantro, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeños.
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Ingredients
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Tilapia Fillet
Salsa de Piña
Method
Preparing the Tilapia
- 1
Marinate the Tilapia
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Coat the Tilapia
Add the tilapia fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Making the Salsa de Piña
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeños, lime juice, and salt.
- 4
Mix Well
Stir all the ingredients together until well mixed. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Grilling the Tilapia
- 5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Place each grilled tilapia fillet on a plate and top generously with the salsa de piña.
- 8
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges before serving.
