Seared Tilapia With Watercress And Mango Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds total), halved lengthwise

kosher salt and black pepper

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

6 cups watercress (from 1 to 2 bunches), thick stems removed

1 mango, cut into small pieces

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

Season the tilapia with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the tilapia and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil and the remaining tilapia.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, ginger, crushed red pepper, the remaining ¼ cup of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Divide the tilapia, watercress, mango, and onion among plates. Drizzle with the dressing.