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.

Grilled Tilapia With African Salsa (grilled Tilapia With Kachumbari)

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

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture onto the tilapia fillets.
  3. Grill the tilapia for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has grill marks.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, green chili, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the African salsa (Kachumbari).
  5. 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