As if Salsa could get any better. We love our salsa, all kinds. But this grown up salsa wins the prize.
Soaking the Mango’s in tequila brings out the best in them ( you know, like it does in most of us :), they remain sweet and firm but with the obvious kick. This Tequila-Spiked Mango Salsa is going to be your new all-time favourite Salsa and besides being super awesome on these crispy fish fillets, it’s amazing as a party snack with tons of Nacho’s.
I can’t really think of a reason not to make it all the time. Just keep in mind that it needs to soak for at least an hour. Don’t soak overnight because the Mangos will lose their firmness.
The combination of the crispy fish fillets with the Tequila Mango Salsa is epic, try it, you won’t be sorry.
Adults only.

Prep time : 20 min.
Cooking time : 10

Ingredients:

• 1 – 1 1/2 lb. / 500-700 gr. (4) tilapia, cod or other firm white fish fillets
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp. / 15 ml. Tequila
• 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. dried garlic (powder)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup. / 115 g rice flour
• Rapeseed oil or other neutral oil for frying.
• 2 mangos
• 2 tbsp. tequila
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• ½ – 1 red pepper, diced
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• ¼ tsp. Salt and pepper

Instructions:

First peel the mangos and slice the flesh away from the pit. Dice the flesh and place it in a medium bowl. Pour the tequila over the diced mango. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Add the green onion, cilantro, red pepper, lime zest and juice and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper
Serve immediately with crispy fish fillet. Or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Rinse and pat fish fillets dry. Place on a board and season with paprika, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss in the flour.
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Place fish fillets in the pan and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the fish fillets.
Quickly drain on a paper towel before serving just to get rid of any excess oil.
Serve with plenty of the Tequila Mango Salsa.

Enjoy!

Myra XO