Aromatic and tangy, this sauce contrasts nicely with the buttery texture of the sablefish.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Fresno or other slightly hot chile, diced
Small handful of cilantro (about 1/4-1/3 of bunch), thick stems removed and the rest chopped fine
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (Hungarian or smoked Spanish)
1 teaspoon hot paprika (Hungarian or smoked Spanish)
½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or juice of half a lemon
4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and minced (optional)
Half a preserved lemon rind (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sablefish
2 portions sablefish (14 to 16 ounces) Available In Our Premium Subscription Box
2 tablespoons high heat oil such as canola
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
PREPARE CHERMOULA
Combine all sauce ingredients except the olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
SEAR SABLEFISH
In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season sablefish with salt and pepper and sear, skin-side down for 4-5 minutes or until skin is crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
PLATE
Serve the sablefish by topping it with a generous serving of Mike’s chermoula sauce.