Grilled Tilapia With African Salsa (grilled Tilapia With Kachumbari)
Grilled tilapia with African salsa, also known as Grilled Tilapia with Kachumbari, is a popular dish in Ivorian cuisine. The combination of grilled tilapia with a fresh and zesty African salsa makes for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture onto the tilapia fillets.
- Grill the tilapia for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has grill marks.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, green chili, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the African salsa (Kachumbari).
- Serve the grilled tilapia with the African salsa on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Grill brush
Tools
Knife Cutting board Small bowl Medium bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the grilled tilapia with a side of steamed vegetables and rice.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the tilapia fillets in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.
Cost
$15