Thursday, March 19, 2009

Grilled Amberjack

A hot charcoal fire was just the ticket for these two fat amberjack fillets. It's a great tasting fish yet inexpensive. It runs $6.95 a pound around here and it always tastes great. Very moist and flavorful.



Fry up polenta, about an inch thick each and roast some cherry tomatoes in a 350 degree oven. Toss in the French loaf from the night before to warm.



When the tomatoes come out of the oven arrange on a plate with the polenta and top with a bit of goat cheese. The tomatoes will be just hot enough to melt it slightly. It's a nice combo of flavors.







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10 comments:

  1. Wandering CoyoteMarch 20, 2009 6:18 PM

    I've never heard of amberjack before. Where does it come from? Looks good, though!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 6:29 PM

    Amberjack is one of three species of Jack, and include the Pompano, and range in size from 15 lbs to 150 lbs. They are found in abundance around Florida, and are excellent either grilled or smoked. The texture and flavor is similar to Mahi-Mahi. Low in calories and fat too!

    Here's a photo of one:
    http://www.royalbluesportfishing.com/images/amberjack.jpg

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  3. Wandering CoyoteMarch 20, 2009 6:29 PM

    Thanks for the info. That is one huge fish!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 6:30 PM

    Sorry, the link got cut off!

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  5. Wandering CoyoteMarch 20, 2009 6:52 PM

    It showed up in my email so I got it!

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  6. TinaMarch 20, 2009 7:03 PM

    It's so good - and cheap! If you can get I recommend it WC.

    By the way, you like Giada and I was wondering if you would recommend either one of her cookbooks or a recipe.

    I have tried her Bolognase sauce before and it's excellent.

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  7. Donna-FFWMarch 20, 2009 10:15 PM

    I have never heard of this fish, but it certainly looks delicious!!I hope you are able to log in and enter my giveaway?

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  8. Le laquetMarch 21, 2009 10:04 AM

    Never heard of Amberjack BUT I love Mahi-Mahi. What's the otehr component on the plate is it spaghetti?

    Off to make chicken curry with saag and dahl tonight.

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  9. TinaMarch 21, 2009 4:32 PM

    Donna - I don't think I will be able to solve my issue with the comments. When I go to your blog, and Laquet's, the comment format looks different and it allows me to type, but whne I click submit I have "error on page" messge. I am stumped, because it obviously isn't happening to anyone else. I guess.

    Laquet - Love Mahi Mahi. It's wonderful grilled and low fat! Also on the plate with amberjack is angel haor pasta and scallops - a small side dish.

    I'm looking forward to your curry meal. Going over to your place to check now.

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  10. Le laquetMarch 25, 2009 1:27 AM

    I thought it looked like spaghetti and scallops nice!

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