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Red Snapper with Red Onion, Pignoli, and Rasins

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 whole red snapper, about 2 pounds (1 kg), boned and split in 2 fillet
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cups (250 g) thinly sliced red onions
  • 3 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dry red wine
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp golden raisins
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest

Instructions

  • Arrange the fillets skin side down on a broiling pan and brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onions and saute over medium heat until soft but not brown.
  • Stir in the vinegar and red wine. Broil the red snapper until lightly browned, about 6 minutes, do not turn it.
  • Reheat the onions and mix in the sugar, pinoli, raisins, and orange zest.