Saturday, September 20, 2008

Grilled Fish with Pimentón Aioli

By MARK BITTMAN

Time: 20 minutes

2 teaspoons minced garlic

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 teaspoons pimentón

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 swordfish or other fish steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Lemon juice to taste.

1. Start a grill or preheat broiler. Mix together all but 1/2 teaspoon garlic, some salt and pepper, half the pimentón and olive oil. Brush one side of fish steaks with this mixture (if you are broiling, brush both sides). Put on grill, sauced side down, and brush other side. Grill or broil, turning once, until done, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise with remaining garlic and pimentón; add a little lemon juice and whisk; taste and adjust seasoning. Serve fish with a dollop of aioli.

Yield: 4 servings.

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