Grilled Fish With A Lemon Caper Sauce

This recipe works great with any firm, white fish. i recommend red snapper fillets, grouper fillets, or amberjack for saltwater fish. catfish or tilapia for freshwater fish. the cooktime specified is for fillets about 1 inch thick, so adjust your cooking time accordingly. if you don't have a fish grilling basket, you can use a disposable aluminum pan...directions are included. be sure to rinse the capers to remove the excess salt.

Steps

Brush your fish basket with oil , or if using a disposable 13x9x2 inch aluminum pan , brush it with 1 / 2 tsp olive oil.

Place the fillets in the basket or pan -- do not overlap the fillets.

Brush the fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil.

Sprinkle fillets with dillweed , lemon-pepper seasoning , and salt.

Place the pan on a grill rack.

Grill , covered , over medium-hot coals about 25 minutes.

Cook until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.

While the fish is on the grill , prepare your sauce.

Saute the onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat , stirring constantly until tender.

Remove from heat.

Stir in the mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients.

Cook over low heat , stirring frequently , just until heated.

This process takes about 7 to 10 minutes , so start it according to the thickness of your fish.

Arrange lemon and lime slices around the fillets.

Garnish with parsley sprigs , if desired.

Ingredients

olive oil, fish fillets, dried dill, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, onion, mayonnaise, pimentos, capers, fresh parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, limes, fresh parsley sprig