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Nile Perch with Orange Black Bean Salsa

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets Nile Perch
  • 1 small can mandarin orange sections w/ juice
  • 1 medium can black beans rinsed & drained
  • 1/3 cup roasted red pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

Salsa

  • Whisk together orange juice, olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together orange sections, red pepper, beans and cilantro.
  • Pour on sauce and mix.
  • Let stand to allow flavors to mingle.

Poach Fish

  • Lightly season fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Place on aluminum foil (on a baking sheet) shiny side up, along with a sprig or two of fresh cilantro, and two tablespoons water.
  • Cinch closed to form a pocket.
  • Baked in 350 Fahrenheit oven for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Open pack to test for doneness with a fork.  
  • Gently place fillets on plate.
  • Cover with two or more tablespoons of salsa and serve immediately.