Tilapia with Black Bean and Avocado Relish

Tilapia with Black Bean and Avocado Relish

From BHG Special Interest Publications: Grill It!

Ingredients:

• 6 4-5oz fresh tilapia fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
• 1 teas finely shredded lime peal
• 3 tbs fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbs snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbs snipped fresh oregano
• 2 tbs finely chopped scallions
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1/4 teas salt
• 1/4 teas cayenne pepper
• 1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• Lime wedges
• Fresh cilantro

Preparation:

Preheat grill to medium heat, clean and oil grate until shiny.

Rinse fish and pat dry. Set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together lime peel, juice, cilantro, oregano, scallions, olive oil, salt, and cayenne. In a medium bowl, combine beans, avocado, and tomato with half of the cilantro mixture. Stir gently to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Place tilapia on heated grill and cook for 4-6 minutes, turning and brushing with remaining cilantro mixture once halfway through cook time. When fish is flaking apart easily it is done. Remove from grill and discard remaining cilantro mixture.

Serve grilled tilapia with bean and avocado relish, lime wedges and additional cilantro if desired.