Baked Tilapia with Watermelon Salsa

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Serves 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Main Dish

Both watermelon and tilapia offer important pregnancy benefits

Nonstick cooking spray

6 4-ounce tilapia fillets

1/4 cup lime juice

2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced

For Salsa:

2 cups seedless watermelon, diced

1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

1 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh Cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

2 teaspoons lime juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place fillets in dish, flat-side down. Sprinkle with lime juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.

While the fish bakes, combine the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl, tossing gently. When fish is cooked, top each fillet with 2/3 cup watermelon salsa. Serve over saffron rice, if desired.