Sablefish with Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade

I made this last night with my husband and the fish was delicious! We broiled it on high for a little longer than 10 minutes and with the olive oil it was perfect. The tapenade was too strong for this dish, I thought (he liked it). It overpowered the subtle flavor of the fish. I would make it with chicken breasts before fish again. Shown here with the Kale Salad.



Yield Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 (6-ounce) boneless sablefish, cod, or halibut fillets
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine sun-dried tomatoes and next 5 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until finely minced. Set aside.

Place fillets on a lightly greased baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Broil fillets 5 inches from heat 7 to 10 minutes or until opaque. Top with tapenade, and serve immediately.

Note: Rich, velvety sablefish, also known as butterfish or black cod, can be difficult to find in local markets, so buy it when you see a fresh supply. If unavailable, substitute Pacific halibut, cod, wahoo, or another firm white fish.

Wine note: "A French Vouvray or a Pinot Noir," says Eric Fullagar, at Freeport Cheese & Wine in Maine. "Another choice would be a dry French rosé. Most people are perplexed by rosé, but it's food-friendly."

Julia Dowling Rutland, Coastal Living, MAY 2006