Summer Fish Recipes with Fresh Fruit - Delicious and Easy to Make

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy the flavors of fresh fruit paired with delicious fish dishes. Whether you're grilling or pan-searing, these recipes are a delightful combination of savory and sweet. Let's explore some mouth-watering options today!

1. Grilled Salmon with Fresh Fruit

Grilled salmon with fresh fruit is a simple but elegant way to enhance your summer meals. A classic yet stunning recipe, here's how you can create a memorable dish:

Ingredients:

2 8-ounce Salmon fillets with skin 1 teaspoon each of chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper and cayenne pepper A few grates of fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste Grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil for coating Mango Salsa (recipe below)

Instructions:

Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry. Place the fillets skin side up on a plate covered with paper towels. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes to allow the skin to dry out and crisp. Remove from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Make the mango salsa as directed below. Set it aside to chill in the fridge. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If cooking indoors, use a cast iron grill pan. Fold the salmon fillets in half skin-side up. Carefully cut ?-inch deep slits on both sides, spaced about ?-inch apart. Sprinkle salt into the slits and into the skin. Sprinkle the salt and spices generously on both sides and drizzle with a little grapeseed or vegetable oil. Rub the oil into the skin. Grease the grill or pan with a little oil. Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 3-5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F to 140°F. Remove the salmon to a plate to rest skin-side down for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve it garnished with fresh mango salsa.

Mango Salsa Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 mango, diced (1 cup) 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced 1 jalape?o pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Pan-Seared Tilapia with Fresh Fruit Salsa

A quick and easy meal for a sunny day, this pan-seared tilapia combined with a fresh fruit salsa provides a burst of flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide to perfect your preparation:

Ingredients:

4 tilapia fillets - cleaned 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter with Canola Oil 1/4 cup coarse rice powder mixed with flour 2 cups cooked rice (or any grain of choice) Few sprigs of mint leaves for decoration

Ingredients for the Salsa:

1 large mango, cleaned, peeled, and thinly chopped 1 cup strawberries, cleaned, and thinly chopped 1 small red onion, cleaned, and thinly chopped 10 mint leaves, cleaned, and thinly chopped Juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon pink salt or regular salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

Marinate the fish by adding the marinade spices like chili sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and spices listed above. Let it sit for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, make the fruit salsa by combining all fruit salsa ingredients and mixing evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve the fish. Prep the pan by mixing rice powder and flour, then coating the fish fillets evenly on both sides. Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and canola oil. Let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Cook the coated fish on each side for 2-3 minutes or until crispy golden brown. Serve the pan-seared fish with your fresh fruit salsa for a delightful meal.