Citrus Tilapia with Fruit Salsa || Gracefult Kitchen

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Citrus Tilapia with Fruit Salsa

Fish

Mild tilapia filets are marinated in an orange-cayenne pepper mixture in this sweet and spicy fish recipe. And because spice is nice--chopped jalapeños are added to the fruit salsa to kick it up the heat just a bit more. Serve over brown rice to round out the meal.

Ingredients

1 medium orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup diced mango
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped red sweet pepper
1 teaspoon snipped fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (see Tip)
8 ounces fresh or frozen tilapia fillets
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch Fresh cilantro leaves

Description

Prepare Fruit Salsa: In a small bowl, combine orange pieces, mango, 3 tablespoons orange juice, sweet pepper, cilantro and chile pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Prepare Citrus Tilapia: Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a medium nonmetal bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup orange juice, the oil and cayenne pepper. Place fish in the bowl; turn to coat well. Marinate fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drain fish, discarding marinade.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place fish in a small baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Bake about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with salsa. If desired, garnish with additional fresh cilantro.