Snapper with Cucumber Vinaigrette
- 1 large lemon
- 4 plum tomatoeshalved, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1 European cucumber, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four 6-ounce skinless red snapper fillets (about 1 inch thick)
- Braised Endives, for serving
- Light a grill or preheat the oven to 500.
- Using a small, sharp knife, peel the lemon, removing all the bitter white pith.
- Cut the lemon into 1/4-inch dice, discarding the seeds.
- Transfer the diced lemon to a medium bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, thyme and chives.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay two 20-inch-square sheets of heavy-duty foil on top of each other, then fold them in half to form a rectangle.
- Fold up 2 inches on each side, neatly folding in the corners to form a low-sided box.
- Brush the foil with olive oil and set the fish on the foil.
- Season with salt and pepper and spoon 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette on each fillet.
- Using 2 long spatulas, set the foil package on a medium-hot grill and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through.
- Alternatively, roast the foil package on a cookie sheet in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and serve with Braised Endives.
lemon, cucumber, shallot, thyme, chives, extravirgin olive oil, salt, red snapper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/snapper-with-cucumber-vinaigrette (may not work)