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Mahimahi with Onion, Capers, and Lemon

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Mahimahi with Onion, Capers, and LemonRomulo Yanes

An intense Mediterranean topping really brightens the flavor of this fish.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons capers (in brine), rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 (6-oz) pieces mahimahi fillet (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick) with skin
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 1 minute. Stir in butter until melted, then stir in capers and lemon juice. Remove from heat and keep warm, covered.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 3

    Pat fish dry, then brush all over with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put fillets, skin sides down, on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 5 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Step 4

    Serve fish topped with onion mixture and sprinkled with parsley.

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