Dinner takes on a whole new meaning in the summer. I am inspired by my garden and the warm weather and the concept of whole, fresh food. I find myself steering clear of prepared foods. Each week I am trying to create dinners that appeal to everyone (a toddler included) and are fairly easy. This dinner scored high in all areas. Roasted grouper with peach salsa. Grouper is a hearty fish with great natural flavor so it doesn't need a lot of seasoning. Peach salsa is the perfect partner: fresh, sweet and tangy all at once. Here are recipes:
Grouper:
Heat a pan on medium heat and sparsely cover with olive oil - approx. 1-2 tablespoons. As pans heats, swirl oil around pan.
Salt & pepper both sides of fish.
When oil becomes very loose, pan is hot enough. Place fish in pan and let it sit for about 5 minutes. The fish should be opaque about halfway through.
Flip and let fish sit another 5 minutes. Fish should be completely opaque and should feel firm.
Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Peach Salsa:
Peel & dice 4 peaches.
Dice about 3/4 of a red pepper.
Thinly slice 2 scallions.
Cop about 1/2 cup of cilantro.
Mince 1 clove of garlic.
Juice 1 lemon (use about 1/4 cup of lemon juice)
Mix all ingredients and slat & pepper to taste.
I adapted this recipe from Cooking Light.
This dish can be served with rice - jasmine, brown, basmati or white - it all works. Bon Appetit!
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