Ingredients:

  • Nairagi (6-oz pieces) 3 pcs
  • Kosher saltto taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oilas needed
  • Garlic Sauce 3 Tbl
  • Garlic oil(from bottle) 5 Tbl
  • Shallots (mince) – optional 2 Tbl
  • Shiitake (small dice) ¼ c
  • Tomato (seeded and medium diced) ½ c
  • Kosher salt ⅛ tsp
  • Black pepper (freshly ground) pinch
  • White (or dark) balsamic vinegar 2 tsp
  • Capers (rough chop) 2 tsp
  • Basil (fine julienne) 1½ Tbl

 

Procedure:

  • Heat a small teflon pan over medium heat
  • Add Garlic Sauce, garlic oil, and shallots to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Add shiitake to the pan and cook for 1 minute
  • Add tomato and cook for additional 30-45 seconds
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper
  • Add balsamic, capers, and basil and mix well; set aside
  • Season fish on both sides
  • Heat oil in teflon pan over medium heat and cook fish for 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on thickness; cook until medium doneness
  • Top fish with a generous portion of the tomato mixture