Seared Tilapia with Pineapple and Cucumber Relish

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon(s) grated ginger
• 2 teaspoon(s) honey
• 2 tablespoon(s) (plus 1 tsp) olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, (seeded, if desired), finely chopped
• 1/2 small pineapple, (about 1 lb), peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
• 1 small English cucumber, cut into small pieces
• 4 6- ounce(s) tilapia fillets

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ginger, honey, 2 Tbsp oil and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Toss with the scallions, jalapeño, pineapple and cucumber.
Heat the remaining tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the tilapia with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the fish with the rice and relish.