Broiled Bluefish With Red Onion And Citrus Dressing Fish Recipes

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil

2 tbsp. grapefruit juice

2 tbsp. lime juice

3/4 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or scallion tops

2 lb. bluefish fillets

1 small red onion

1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1In a small bowl, combine the oil, grapefruit juice, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1 tablespoon of the chives.Step 2Put the fish, skin-side down, in a shallow glass dish or stainless-steel pan. Scatter the onion over the fish. Pour half of the citrus dressing over the top; let marinate for about 15 minutes.Step 3Heat the broiler. Put the fish, skin-side down, on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Top with the onion. Broil the fish, about 6 inches from the heat if possible, until just done, about 5 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.Step 4Pour the remaining dressing over the hot fish and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of the chives.Step 5Fish Alternatives: Any rich, full-flavored fish fillets would benefit from the acidity in the citrus dressing. Try mackerel, shad, kingfish or porgy.Step 6Wine Recommendation: Just as the citrus here flatters the fish, a light white wine with lots of acidity will balance its oiliness while matching the grapefruit and lime flavors. Try a vinho verde from Portugal or a sauvignon blanc from South Africa.