Blackened Tilapia Sandwiches

For the salsa:
1 mango, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
6 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno
Salt and pepper to taste

For the fish:
¼ cup paprika
2 Tbsp. ground thyme
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
Red pepper and salt to taste
2 – 8 oz. tilapia filets

4 slices Ezekiel bread, toasted
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 tsp. lime juice
Pepper to taste

1. In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salsa. Cover and chill.
2. In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime and pepper. Cover and chill.
3. In a shallow dish combine the paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Mix to combine. Dip the fish into the spice mixture to coat.
4. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking oil, and cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
5. Spread the cilantro mayo on 1 side of the bread and place the cooked fish on top. Top with the salsa and the other slice of bread.


Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CPEANUT.