Mediterranean Mahi Mahi With Olive And Shallot Tapenade
This is a copycat recipe from cheesecake factory. I had it the first time last year in 2007 and i can't count how many times i've had it since then. hope this turns out okay, courtesy of recipelink.com source: chef,jennifer martinkus and derrin davis
Steps
Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil , 2 tablespoons garlic , and oregano in a small bowl.
Stir in 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.
Rub fish with oregano mixture.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Meanwhile , soak olives in cold water 30 minutes.
Drain , and soak in cold water 30 additional minutes.
Drain.
Chop olives and set aside.
Place 4 tablespoons oil and chives in a blender.
Process until combined.
Strain chive mixture through cheesecloth into a small bowl , if desired , and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots.
Saut 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons garlic , thyme , and olives.
Cook 3 minutes or until heated.
Stir in remaining 1 / 4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.
Remove from heat.
Cover and keep warm.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Saut fish , skin side up , 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn , and saut 4 to 5 minutes , or until fis.
Ingredients
olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, salt, fresh ground pepper, mahi mahi steaks, olives in brine, fresh chives, shallots, fresh thyme