Lime Tilapia with Avocado and Citrus Salsa



1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

1 orange, segmented

1 grapefruit, segmented

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

4 tilapia fillets 

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

In a bowl, combine lime juice, honey and jalapeno. Add orange and grapefruit segments, avocado and a pinch of salt.  Gently toss to combine.  Refrigerate while cooking tilapia.


Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add  extra virgin olive oil.  Evenly salt and pepper the fillets.  Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown.  Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the fish is opaque.  


Serve fish and top with salsa and sprinkle with green onions.



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