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Mahimahi with Charred Onion, Tomatoes, and Tapenade Vinaigrette

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Mahimahi with Charred Onion, Tomatoes, and Tapenade VinaigretteRomulo Yanes

A lovely vinaigrette, enhanced with pan juices and the flavorful punch of a little tapenade, makes this simple broiled fish taste deep and complex.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (6-ounces) skinless mahimahi fillets (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons black or green tapenade (olive paste)
Accompaniment: plain or parmesan couscous

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler and line a large shallow baking pan with foil.

    Step 2

    Toss onion and tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in lined baking pan, then spread evenly in one half of pan.

    Step 3

    Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then arrange, skinned side down and spaced apart, next to vegetables in other half of pan. Drizzle fish with 1 tablespoon oil and broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until vegetables are charred and slightly wilted and fish is just cooked thourough, 12 to 15 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, tapenade, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

    Step 5

    Serve fish and vegetables over couscous. Stir pan juices into vinaigrette and drizzle on top.

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