Baked Coconut-Lime Tilapia with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Lightly baked tilapia fillets topped with a refreshing mango salsa bursting with lime and coconut flavors, creating a bright and tropical seafood dish. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tilapia fillets, coconut milk, lime zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, peeled and diced mango
• 1/2, finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 4 tilapia fillets in the baking dish and spoon the coconut-lime mixture evenly over each fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
3. Step 3: Bake the tilapia for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: While the fish bakes, prepare the mango salsa by combining 1 medium diced mango, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Serve each baked tilapia fillet topped generously with the fresh mango salsa for a vibrant, tropical finish.