Grilled Tilapia with Corn Salsa

5 from 2 votes

Grilled tilapia has to be one of the easiest dinners ever. Try this version with simple cajun seasoning and lemon-y corn salsa to use up the last of those summer veggies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 309kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

6 tilapia filets
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning or to taste*
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups corn fresh or frozen 4 ears**
1 medium cucumber diced
1 jalapeño seeded and diced
1/4 medium red onion chopped
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 & 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Heat grill to high heat.
Pat the tilapia filets dry with paper towels and sprinkle with cajun seasoning. Use your fingers to rub it on both sides.
Oil the grill. Add the tilapia filets and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until it flakes with a fork.
In a medium bowl stir together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add corn, cucumber, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes. Toss to coat.
Serve the tilapia with the corn salsa. Top with feta cheese, or you can add it to the salsa.
If you don't have a grill you can broil the tilapia. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease well. Add the prepared tilapia and broil under low heat for 5-8 minutes or until it flakes with a fork.

Notes

*I didn't have any cajun seasoning so I made my own: in a small bowl stir together 1 teaspoon each salt and garlic powder. 1 1/4 tsp paprika. 1/2 teaspoon each black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

**If using using fresh corn, cook it first. Husk it and boil it for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Let cool, then cut from the cob. If using frozen corn, just thaw it.

Source: The Food Charlatan

Nutrition

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