Pan Fried Red Snapper with Mango and Pineapple Salsa - Yida's Fullsazon.com

red snapper fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Tilapia is lower in calories and catfish is often less expensive.

mango

🥗Healthier: pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Pineapple offers a similar sweetness and acidity, while canned peaches are often cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Serrano peppers are slightly spicier, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, and green onions are often cheaper.

Prepare the mango salsa by dicing the mango, red onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper.

Chop the cilantro and add it to the salsa mixture.

Squeeze lime juice over the salsa and season with salt and pepper.

Mix all ingredients gently and set aside to let flavors meld.

Season the red snapper fillets with salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the red snapper fillets to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Remove the snapper from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve the red snapper topped with mango salsa and slices of avocado.

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