BLUEFISH GRILLED WITH CAPONATA

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, about 10 ounces salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced fennel root
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced red onion
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1/4 cup quartered pitted black olives
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
4 bluefish fillets, about 8 ounces each

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplant into a small dice. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon salt. After 30 minutes, rinse, drain and spread the eggplant on several thicknesses of paper towel; roll it up and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the eggplant, fennel, red pepper, onion and garlic. Sauté about 15 minutes, until very tender. In a bowl, whisk the tomato paste and anchovy paste with the wine; stir mixture into vegetables in skillet. Fold in the olives and capers. Remove caponata from heat and fold in the parsley.
  • Prepare a very hot grill or heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush four pieces of heavy-duty foil, about 12 by 18 inches, with remaining oil. Place a bluefish fillet, skin side down, in the center of each. Season each with salt and spread with caponata. Enclose the fillets in foil, leaving some air space; crimp edges tightly to seal.
  • Place packages on the grill, close lid and cook about 10 minutes, or cook in oven directly on rack, about 10 minutes. Remove packages, open them and use a wide spatula to slide each fillet with its topping off the skin, which should stick to the foil. Transfer fish to a serving platter or to four dinner plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Collin Johnson
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This is one of the best fish recipes I've ever tried.


bs bsj
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's delicious and easy to make.


Jony Rahaman
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This dish is a must-try for any fish lover.


Leonard Hoover
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


todd copfer
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. The fish is grilled to perfection and the caponata is a refreshing and flavorful side dish.


Khadija Umar
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The caponata is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the fish.


Tyson Chamberlain
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


imran muskaan
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of fish and caponata, and it's always delicious.


Rahwa Khiar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The fish was cooked evenly and the caponata was delicious.


Richard Valentine
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The caponata was so flavorful that it made the fish taste amazing.


Brandon Rangel
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. The caponata is the perfect complement to the mild flavor of the fish.


Laxmi Tamang
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how good it was. The caponata was especially popular.


Letitia Bowens
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the caponata was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.