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Fish Fillets with Quinoa

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Course Main Course

Equipment

  • 1 Iron Skillet Mid/Large size

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • 1 Lb Fish Any kind of fresh fish fillets
  • 2 Cups vegetable, fish, or chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Coriander
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Med Lemon Zest and Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Butter Cut into chuncks
  • ½ Lb Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley
  • ½ Tbsp Dill
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

Marinate Fish

  • Place fish fillets on a plate, drip olive oil, sprinkle cayenne, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush into fish and let site for 10 minutes or so while you prepare the Quinoa.

Prepare Quinoa

  • Place Quinoa, stock, butter, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, lemon juice and zest into the skillet (lid off). Stir well to combine well over low heat for at least 10 minutes. Quinoa should absorb most of the liquid.
  • Stir Quinoa and arrange the fillets and cherry tomatoes on top. Drizzle with olive oil and simmer another 10 minutes or until fish is fully cooked. Fish should be slightly springy and the Quinoa should be light and fluffy.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with dill, parsely, chili flakes and lemon slices as desired.