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Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

April 2, 2025

Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

How to Make Grilled Tilapia with Crunchy Corn Salsa & Arugula

This grilled tilapia is a fresh and flavorful dish that fits in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Meal Pattern, meaning it’s a good choice for those who are mindful of their blood pressure. Tender tilapia fillets are grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant salsa made from crunchy corn, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, all atop a bed of peppery arugula.  


15 min prep time


8 min cook time


4servings


4 oz tilapia, ¾ cup salsa, 1 cup arugula

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, rice vinegar, olive oil, and cilantro. Toss well and set aside.

  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Spray with cooking spray on both sides. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.

  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with oil. Grill the tilapia for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and let rest for a minute.

  4. Divide the arugula among 4 plates. Place a grilled tilapia fillet on top of the arugula. Spoon the crunchy corn salsa over and around the fish.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    4 oz tilapia, ¾ cup salsa, 1 cup arugula


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    240

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    6g

    8%

    • Saturated Fat
      1g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    60mg

    20%

  • Sodium
    380mg

    17%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    22g

    8%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      12g
    • Added Sugars
      6g

      12%

  • Protein
    26g

  • Potassium
    689mg

    15%

Ingredients

fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
2 cup

red bell pepper (diced)
1 med

red onion (finely diced)
1/2 small

jalapeño pepper (finely diced)
1 small

unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp

olive oil
1 tbsp

fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup

tilapia (fresh or frozen, thawed)
4 fillets (4–5 oz each)

nonstick cooking spray
1 whole

ground cumin
1 tsp

smoked paprika
1 tsp

garlic powder
1/4 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

baby arugula
4 cup