Tropical Treats: Using Fresh Fish and Fruit
- Your favorite fruit peeled, seeded and diced (nectarines, mangoes, papayas, pineapples, peaches, honeydew, cantaloupe, kiwi)
- Jalapeno pepper, diced finely (with the stem, ribs and seeds removed)
- Cilantro, chopped
- Lime zest or lime juice
- Onion, diced
- Serrano chili, minced (with ribs and seeds removed)
- Peppers, diced (red, yellow or green)
- Black beans, cooked
- Tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
When creating your salsa, you can use all or some of these ingredients. It is really entirely up to you. If you mix the ingredients in a bowl, it should sit room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to mix. You should also refrigerate any salsa you will not be using right away.
Salsa can also be made in a blender; once again, it's really about personal preference. Topping your fish taco with a delicious fruit salsa will make for a delectable tropical treat.
Breaded Fresh Fish
Fruit salsa can be served with breaded fresh fish, too. You will need your favorite fresh fish, such as pacific snapper or tilapia, cut in half. In a bowl combine 1/4 cup flour along with your favorite spices such as cumin, garlic powder or paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Coat the fish with the mixture and then sauté in a pan with olive oil. Sauté for about 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and the outside is a golden brown. Serve fruit salsa on the side or over your breaded fish.