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Steam Herb-Talapia with fresh Bing Cherry Relish

Steam Herb-Talapia with fresh Bing Cherry Relish

5 Talapia fillets

1/2 tsp salt

Pinch roasted chipotle powder

1 cup water

2 cups fresh bing cherries (pitted and halved)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red bell pepper thinly slice 

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup cilantro + some sprigs

1 sprig of  dill

1 sprig of  fresh tarragon 

1/2 lemon

1 white onion dice

3 tbsp olive oil

3/4 cup red quinoa

11/2 cup water

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Directions:

Season Talapia with salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle powder and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Let marinate for an hour. In large skillet combine one garlic clove, fresh tarragon, dill, cilantro ( not chop) and one cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, place fish in sauce pan and cook about 3 minutes or until you see fish turn opaque.

In a separate sauce pan, sauté in olive oil onions, remaining garlic, bell peppers, and cilantro. Then add the cherries, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and lemon. Mix well and let it simmer for five minutes. In a small pot combine quinoa and 11/2 cup water or chicken broth a pinch of salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer cover and cook until to all liquid is absorb for about 15 minutes. When done, the grain appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring will be visible.

Plating: spread grain on a platter or plate, place Talapia on to of grains, then spoon the cherry relish over fish. Serve hot. Yummy!!!