Follow these steps for perfect results
red peppers
grilled, peeled, seeded
olive oil
for brushing
red mullet fillets
unskinned
salt
to taste
black pepper
freshly ground
flat leaf parsley
sprigs
red peppers
seeded, chopped
sherry wine vinegar
extra virgin olive oil
for dressing
Liquidize the red peppers for the dressing until smooth.
Strain the pepper puree through a fine meshed sieve, collecting the juice.
You should have about 450ml of juice.
Boil the pepper juice in a pan until it reduces to 25ml; it should be deep red and concentrated.
Boil the sherry vinegar until reduced to 1 tablespoon.
Pre-heat the grill to high.
Grill the medium red peppers, turning until blackened all over.
Cool the grilled peppers, then peel off the skin.
Remove the seeds from the grilled peppers through a small cut, leaving the stalk intact.
Brush the peeled peppers with olive oil and season with salt.
Stir the reduced sherry vinegar, salt, and black pepper into the reduced pepper juice, keeping warm.
Heat a heavy based fry pan until smoking hot.
Brush the fish fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
Sear the fish fillets skin side down in the hot pan for 1 1/2 minutes.
Turn the fillets and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes.
Place the seared fillets on warmed plates.
Spoon the red pepper juice dressing around the fish.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the fish.
Finish with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper.
Garnish with flat leaf parsley sprigs.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the pan is smoking hot before adding the fish for a good sear.
Be careful not to overcook the fish; it should be slightly translucent in the center.
Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding a touch of honey or agave.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The red pepper dressing can be made a day ahead.
Arrange the fish fillets artfully on the plate with a generous drizzle of the red pepper dressing. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Serve with a side of grilled vegetables.
Accompany with a light salad.
The acidity of the wine complements the sweetness of the peppers and the richness of the fish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Red mullet is a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine, often prepared with simple, fresh ingredients.
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