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As promised, here is my first dinner recipe of 2013. It’s a very healthy and colorful meal!
I think you might love this one! Well, if you love fish, you will love this recipe for Spicy Grilled Fish. PLEASE tell me you love fish?!? It’s so good for you!
I’m very lucky, with 4 kids, they will all eat tilapia. Although, with this recipe, you might want to season with a little less chili powder if they don’t like spicy. The coolness from the citrus salad combined with the spicy fish is a perfect match. you can also put this fish and slaw on a tortilla, I know my kids love to eat everything on a tortilla!
For years I never cooked fish at home. I would order it at restaurants because I love it so much, but when I would try to make fish at home it would come out brown and ugly, and totally not appetizing.
This grilled fish is so easy, I love using tilapia because it’s a fish my kids love. You can try other varieties, just adjust your cooking time if your fillets are thicker!
And, can I just say one more thing about the citrus salad? If you have some of this leftover, please save it. It’s delicious on a sandwich. Or a burger. Or just with a fork!
See that broccoli in the background? I know your wondering how to make that too, right? It’s actually adapted from my Roasted Broccoli recipe: HERE. I just only used broccoli and I kept the parmesan cheese off to shave a few extra calories!
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Want more fish recipes? Here are some of my favorite, tried and true, seafood dishes! ENJOY!
Easy Tilapia with Strawberry Salsa: another spicy fish with a sweet salsa. This one is all about the strawberry salsa!
Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce: I dream about this avocado sauce, it’s what dreams are made of!
Parmesan Halibut with Tomato and Zucchini Orzo: the crunchy topping of this fish leaves you wanting another bite!
Blackened Salmon: Another spicy piece of fish, noticing a trend?
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A healthy dinner with lots of color!
Ingredients
- 6 (4oz) tilapia fillets
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced in thin strips
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- For the Slaw, mix everything in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the fish, mix chili powder, garlic salt, salt, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl. Add juice of one lime and mix thoroughly.
- Heat grill pan on medium-high heat with olive oil in pan. Brush both sides of fish with seasoning. Grill 5 minutes on each side, or until flakes with a fork.
- To serve: lay grilled fish on a plate and top with a heaping serving of citrus slaw. ENJOY.
- **you can also warm up flour tortilla and place fish and slaw inside, eat and enjoy!
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I so often find myself making the same old same old recipe I usually do for tilapia. I can’t wait to try this recipe to “spice” things up!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Caprese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust + Giveaway!
I totally know what you mean. Let me know if you try the recipe!! Thanks for stopping over.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spicy Grilled Fish with Citrus Slaw
This is my kind of dinner…I love combining grilled fish and fresh fruit, and while I’ve made lots of salsas to go on fish, I’ve never tried this kind of slaw—sounds wonderful!
I love salsa’s on my fish too! This slaw was definitely a fun twist!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spicy Grilled Fish with Citrus Slaw
I love tilapia too. I have some in the freezer and now I know what to make!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Vegan Brownies
Let me know if you try it! DELISH, I promise
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spicy Grilled Fish with Citrus Slaw
Is it strange that I really want this right now… at 8am. This is getting made very very soon!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama recently posted..Mini Buttermilk Monkey Breads
Totally not strange at all!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spicy Grilled Fish with Citrus Slaw
This looks super healthy. I would adore that grilled fish and I love a nice spicy kick to my seafood.
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Thanks Jocelyn! I’m glad there are other “spicy” friends out here!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spicy Grilled Fish with Citrus Slaw
Tilapia is really the only way I will eat fish. I’m thinking that I would like all that spiciness going on too!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Banana Toffee Scones
I just tried to make fish tacos last night for my family and they were so no appetizing and they made me sad >_<.
This citrus slaw might've helped though! You're fish looks so crispy and flaky – this is a healthy recipe I wouldn't mind trying out! Perhaps I'll brave fish in the kitchen again
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These look delicious! I can’t wait to try them! I am co-hosting a new Pinterest Power Party and would love to have you share this or any other projects that you have!
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We (try to) eat tilapia or other fish once a week – and my kiddo loves it! But I’m always looking for different ways to change up my recipes, so this is a perfect one for me to have on hand. Pinning to make next week – thanks so much for sharing this!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
I have never grilled fish before. Your recipe looks very yummy so I may have to give it a try. Stopping by from Tatertots & Jello.
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Those look amazing! I love a good spicy fish, and the citrus slaw!!! YUM!
Your pics are gorgeous, Aimee!
Rachel – A Southern Fairytale recently posted..Holding On
Thanks Rachel. Spicy fish is the way to go! thanks for stopping by!
Your recipes are AMAZING! This slaw is so yummy and healthy I make it by itself, even though the fish its super yummy too! I don’ t normally leave comments, but your recipes have made me a big hit! I made the peppermint cheesecake over the holidays and my husband wants it in other flavors now. You are an amazing chef and I check your blog frequently for more recipes. Thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us!
So glad you are enjoying my recipes! And thank you so much for the sweet words!
This slaw is one of my favorites too…I love putting it on a sandwich!
As for the cheesecake cake, I’m totally with your hubs. I am constantly running ideas through my head for more varieties!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bars
I’ve always wanted to make a citrus slaw and this was a great recipe. Thanks for sharing with us. I added a little lime to your slaw recipe and it was so good. My husband loved this meal too! He’s not a big fan of fish. So double thank you
I shared your recipe link on my blog so I can could share with family & friends. I will be checking back for more delicious recipes.
Angel, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! It’s so good, and I love to hear feedback from others! Thanks for coming back and letting me know
This looks wonderful and I can’t wait to try that slaw.
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