The recipe for Broiled Fish Matecumbe is incredibly simple and can be prepared in advance, with the final cooking step completed just before serving.
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Inspired by a favorite dish at The Fish House in Key Largo, Florida (and even featured on Food Network!), it’s loaded with vibrant flavors that are surprisingly, satisfyingly delicious together.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, capers, olive oil, basil, lemon juice, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stirring gently.
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Meanwhile, place fish fillets on a rimmed baking sheet. Season both sides of the fish evenly with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/16 teaspoon pepper.
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Broil fish on the first side for about 4 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven, flip the fish over, and top the fish evenly with the tomato topping mixture.
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Tip
Because the tomato topping is best if made ahead and refrigerated for at least an hour (or up to a day ahead), almost all of the work in this recipe can be completed ahead of time.
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