Steps to Prepare Asian Basil Sauce

Grilled Amberjack With Tomato Basil Caper Sauce

Pour half the mixture into a saucepan and cook until thickened.

Recipe Summary Grilled Amberjack With Tomato Basil Caper Sauce

Healthy, delicious, thick sauce made with simple fresh ingredients reminiscent of a bruschetta topping cover a grilled mild white fish. I like to serve it with brown rice that has been mixed with butter and Parmesan cheese. If you are watching fat and calories, omit the butter and cheese.

Ingredients | Asian Basil Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 large cloves garlic, chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup baby spinach

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons capers

4 (4 ounce) fillets amberjack, cut 3/4-inch thick

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, basil, and capers. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and sauce is thick and chunky, 10 to 20 minutes.

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Rub remaining 1 tablespoon oil over amberjack fillets. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Grill fillets until opaque and flaky, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Serve fillets topped with sauce.

Substitute 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes for the canned tomatoes if preferred (or use a combination).

Halibut or tilapia (or any mild fish) would also work well.

Info | Asian Basil Sauce

prep: 15 mins cook: 23 mins total: 38 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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