Coconut Lime Tilapia

I am going to go ahead and say that this worked out well.

A big thanks to Jessica for the recipe inspiration. It was fresh and put us in the mood for vacation!

From the lime, to the coconut mixed with fresh mango and cilantro – it worked well.

Coconut Lime Tilapia Tacos

adapted from Jessica’s delicious dish. serves 4

6 tilapia filets

1/2 can of light coconut milk

1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

2 tablespoons of lime juice

3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

whole wheat tortillas

for topping: chopped avocado, shredded lettuce, cilantro

Marinate the fish in a large ziplock bag.
Combine coconut milk, lime zest, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl, stirring to combine, then pour over tilapia, Let marinate for at least an hour.
Bake fish at 450 for about 12-15 minutes or until it looks cooked though.
Serve with warm tortillas and toppings of you choice.

Fresh Mango Salsa

1 mangot, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

1/4 jalapeno, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons of lime juice

pinch of salt

pinch of pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix!