I could live on an island. Blue skies, palm trees, hammock, sunshine, umbrella drink and a stack of books. And fish and fruit for dinner all the time. It doesn’t sound too bad. Okay, I’d probably be sick of it after a few weeks and miss the trees and rain, but I’m a little crazy like that. But sometimes on rainy days (in June!) I pretend I’m on an island and cook something tropical. And it makes me smile.
Island Fish Tacos
Island Fish Tacos
3 tilapia filets
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
Salt & pepper
1 cup pineapple, diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup diced red onion
Juice of one lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Corn tortillas
Salsa (optional)
Make pineapple salsa by combining pineapple, pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice and cilantro in a bowl.
Pineapple Salsa. Use on tacos or eat by itself!
Sprinkle fish with seasonings on both sides. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them.
Tilapia cooking
To build tacos, put a piece of the fish (each filet will make 2-3 tacos) on a tortilla and top with pineapple salsa. For some extra zip add a spoonful of your favorite tomato salsa on top. Take a bite and let your taste buds dance the hula!
These are definitely something I’m going to try! 😀
I’m glad! At least it’s another option besides boring chicken & rice, right?
Totally!