Grilled filet with salad on a white plate.

Savory Grilled Fish

Name: Savory Grilled Fish Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Fish & Seafood
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lb Skinless Pacific Albacore, cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts; 6 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Oregano, crushed; 1 dash Cayenne; 2 French Rolls, split lengthwise; 1/4 cup Chopped Basil; Sauteed Red Peppers (see below); Sauteed Red Peppers:; 1 Red Pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 2 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 md Onion, sliced into thin half-hings; Additional Items:; Paper Towels; Medium Bowl; Large Nonstick Skillet

Recipe courtesy of National Fisheries Institute and AboutSeaFood.com.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Skinless Pacific Albacore, cut into 3/4 inch thick loin cuts
Olive Oil
Black Pepper
Salt
Oregano, crushed
Cayenne
French Rolls, split lengthwise
Chopped Basil
Sauteed Red Peppers (see below)

Sauteed Red Peppers:

Red Pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch strips
Olive Oil
Minced Garlic
Onion, sliced into thin half-hings

Additional Items:

• Paper Towels
• Medium Bowl
• Large Nonstick Skillet

Directions:

Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Make vinaigrette by combining oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, oregano and cayenne; mix well. Divide in half.
Marinate albacore in one-half of the vinaigrette for 30 minutes, turning once.
While fish is marinating, make Sautéed Red Peppers. In non-stick pan, sauté garlic and onion in oil until onion is translucent.
Stir in red peppers and remove from heat.
Set aside.
Drain albacore reserving marinade.
Lightly oil the cooking grids.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Cook 5-6 minutes, turning once and basting frequently. ⚠ Do not overcook! Albacore should be pink in center when removed from the heat.
Toast rolls lightly on grill.
Brush toasted sides with remaining vinaigrette.
Make four open-faced sandwiches by topping with albacore, Sautéed Red Peppers and fresh basil.
Serve immediately.