Poisson Braise (ivorian Grilled Fish)

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 pinches red
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose fish seasonings
• 4 swordfish fillets
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 onions
• 2 yellow bell peppers
• 2 zucchini
• 2 dashes tabasco sauce
• 1 can tomato paste

Steps

1. Combine 4 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
2. Then add all the finely chopped garlic, lemon juice, 2 pinches of salt, and 2 pinches of either the red or black pepper.
3. Add all the fish seasonings.
4. Mix together very well to make a marinade.
5. Add the fish to the marinade.
6. Cover.
7. Marinate in the fridge for about an hour.
8. Combine the tomatoes, onions, yellow pepper, zucchini, tabasco sauce, remaining extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
9. Set aside.
10. Remove the fish from the fridge.
11. Heat a greased stovetop grill or skillet over medium heat.
12. Add the fish.
13. Cook for at least 5 minutes.
14. Flip.
15. Cook the other side for about another 4 minutes.
16. While the fish is cooking, put half of the tomato paste mixture onto a sheet pan.
17. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 7 minutes.
18. Put the remaining tomato paste mixture on the plate, followed by each of the sword fish fillets.
19. Garnish with the slice from the remaining lemon.
20. Serve with a side dish such as white rice or attieke.