Colombian

Lemon and Cilantro Colombian-Style Marinated Opah with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Name: Lemon and Cilantro Colombian-Style Marinated Opah with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 500g sea bass fillets; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 limes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

A fresh and zesty dish featuring marinated opah fillets served with a vibrant cilantro-lime sauce, inspired by the original photo. Finished with lemon and cilantro for a fragrant variation.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and red onion, sauté until softened.
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, mix rice wine vinegar and sugar to create a marinade.
Place fish in the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
Place fish in the pan and cook 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
Finish with 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

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