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Grilled Tilapia with Cherry Salsa

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A delicious, healthy and easy 15-minute meal!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALSA:
  • ½ pounds (about 2 Cups) Bing Cherries, Pitted And Coarsely Chopped
  • ½ whole Red Onion, Finely Chopped
  • ⅓ cups Fresh Cilantro (or Parsley), Chopped
  • 1 whole Large Jalapeno, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper
  • _____
  • FOR THE TILAPIA:
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 whole Tilapia Filets (about 6 Ounces Each)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, onion, parsley/cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and set the salsa aside.

In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub tilapia all over with oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Then cook the tilapia one of the following ways:

On The Grill: Heat grill to high; lightly oil the grates. Grill tilapia until opaque around the edges and underside loosens easily from the grill, about 2-3 minutes. Using a metal spatula with a thin blade, flip the fish and continue to cook until opaque throughout, another 2-3 minutes. Serve the tilapia with the cherry salsa on top.

On The Stove: Heat some olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with the cherry salsa on top.

In The Oven: Place tilapia in a greased baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until tilapia flakes easily with a fork. Serve the tilapia with the cherry salsa on top.

*Recipe adapted from Everyday Food by Martha Stewart

** Click the above ‘Related Link’ for more photos and detailed instructions.

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Donna Yum on 11.13.2011

My husband and I have made this recipe all summer long throughout the cherry season. I was very surprised at how well the jalapenos and cherries balanced each other out — I never would’ve imagined such a combination! Amazingly delicious. It’s our very favorite way to serve tilapia.

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krashton on 7.6.2011

I couldn’t resist giving this a whirl with all of the cherries in the grocery store. This was FANTASTIC and so easy!! I cooked it stove top while I roasted sweet potatoes in the oven. I halved the recipe since there are just two of us. I would cut back on the salt on the tilapia, but that may just be me. Our New Year’s resolution was Meatless Mondays . . . admittedly it’s turned into more of a meatless weekday. I will, for sure, be making this again this summer!! Thanks.

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emmycooks on 2.28.2011

Loved the cherry salsa! Must admit, had some skeptical eyes looking over my shoulder, but everyone went back for seconds!

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