Marinated Striped Bass Fillet with Avocado Mint Salsa
Ingredients
Marinade
1jalapeno pepperseeded and chopped
2garlic cloveschopped
1/2tspgranulated sugar
1/4tspblack pepper
1/2tspsalt
1/4cuplemon juice
1/4cupolive oil
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Avocado Mint Salsa
2largeripe avocados – peeled and pitted
2Tblsfreshly squeezed lime juice
2Tblsolive oil
2garlic clovesminced
3Tblsred onionminced
3/4cupcherry tomatoeshalved
1Tbl fresh mint leavesminced
1/2tspred chile flakes
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place fish in a plastic or glass container and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly brown fish on both sides, about 3 – 4 minutes per side. Place fish on plates and top with salsa.
Avocado Mint Salsa Instructions
Dice avocado into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl and toss lightly with lime juice and olive oil. Add next 4 ingredients and toss together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.