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SEA BASS WITH ROASTED
PEPPER VINAIGRETTE
Direct/High
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For the vinaigrette:
3 bell peppers, preferably red, yellow, and orange
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 skinless sea bass fillets, about 6 ounces each
and 1 inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
To make the vinaigrette: Grill the bell peppers over
Direct High heat until the skins are evenly charred on
all sides, 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the grill and place in a paper bag; close
tightly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes to steam off the skins.
Remove the peppers from the bag and peel away the
charred skins. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds.
Cut the peppers into 1/4-inch strips and set aside. In a
medium bowl, whisk together the remaining vinaigrette
ingredients. Add the peppers and set aside for as long
as 1 day.
Lightly brush or spray the fish fillets with olive oil.
Season them with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over
Direct High heat until the flesh is opaque in the center,
5 to 7 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
Remove from the grill and serve warm with the roasted
pepper vinaigrette spooned over the top.
Makes 4 servings.
GRILLED FRESH TUNA
Direct/Medium
For the dressing:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh albacore tuna steaks, about 6 ounces
each and 1" thick
Olive oil
1-1⁄ 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
To make the dressing: In a small bowl combine the
dressing ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside.
Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, thoroughly coating
all surfaces. Grill over Direct Medium heat until opaque
throughout and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes,
turning once halfway through grilling time. Add the
parsley to the dressing, mix well and drizzle a little
over each steak.
Makes 4 servings.
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