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Seared Tilapia With Watercress-Mango Salad

Season the tilapia with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Ingredients

1. 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds total), halved lengthwise

2. kosher salt and black pepper

3. ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

4. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

5. 2 teaspoons honey

6. 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

7. ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

8. 6 cups watercress (from 1 to 2 bunches), thick stems removed

9. 1 mango, cut into small pieces

10. ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Season the tilapia with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add half the tilapia and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining tilapia.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, ginger, crushed red pepper, the remaining ¼ cup of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

4. Divide the tilapia, watercress, mango, and onion among plates. Drizzle with the dressing.