Grilled Fish with Moroccan Vinaigrette
Recipe from Midwest Living

For this low-calorie dinner, the fish is grilled and served over couscous. A light vinaigrette is drizzled over it all to complete the dish.


Grilled Fish with Moroccan Vinaigrette


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 26 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-1/4  to 1-1/2 pounds  fresh or frozen red snapper, sea bass, grouper, or tuna fillets (cut 3/4 inch thick), cut into 4 serving-size piecesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  kosher or sea saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  red wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  large  shallot, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  kosher or sea saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  paprikaOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper (cayenne)On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  •     Hot cooked couscousOn Sale
  •     Lemon wedges (optional)On Sale
  •     Mesclun (optional)On Sale
  •     Radish slivers (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry. Brush both sides of fish with some of the oil. Sprinkle both sides of fish with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
2.
For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine vinegar, parsley, cilantro, the 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, red pepper, and cumin. Cover and shake well. Set aside.
3.
For a charcoal grill, grill fish on the well-greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 to 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, gently turning once and brushing once with remaining oil halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill for 10 to 15 minutes on high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Place fish on greased rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
4.
To serve, thoroughly shake vinaigrette. Divide couscous among 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Use a wide spatula to transfer fish to plates. Drizzle the vinaigrette over fish. If you like, garnish with a lemon wedges, mesclun, and radish slivers. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

For easier clean-up
Grill fish in foil packets. Fold four 24x18-inch pieces of heavy foil in half to make 18x12-inch rectangles. Place a fish fillet in center of each foil rectangle. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over fish. Bring up opposite edges of oil and seal with a double fold. Fold remaining edges together to completely enclose fish, leaving space for steam to build. Grill as above.

Nutrition information
Calories 261, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 3%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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