Grilled Tilapia with Cherry Salsa

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tilapia cherry salsa
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Cherries aren't only for jams and piesthese juicy, ruby-red summer beauties are ripe for the picking in a refreshing salsa that tops simple grilled fish.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill grates

  • ½ pound (2 cups) Bing cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped

  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • 4 tilapia fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)

Directions

  1. Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In a medium bowl, combine cherries, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine; set salsa aside.

  2. In a small bowl, stir together coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub tilapia all over with oil; sprinkle with spice mixture.

  3. Grill tilapia until opaque around the edges and underside loosens easily from grill, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula with a thin blade, flip fish; continue to cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve tilapia topped with cherry salsa.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, June 2008

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