Ingredients
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, dried
1 tbsp minced or pressed garlic
3/4 cup sliced green onions
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 3/4 cup freshly cut corn kernels or
2 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup minced red bell pepper
1 can black ripe olives, sliced/ pitted,d, rained
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 lb rockfish fillets,1/2 thick, cut int, o 6 portions
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 lemon wedges
1 parsley sprigs
1 salt
1 pepper
Directions
In a 3-4 quart pan over medium heat, stir coconut until golden, 3-5
minutes. Remove from pan; set aside.
Add garlic, onions, and 1 tablespoon oil to pan; stir often over
medium heat until onions are limp, 3-5 minutes. Add corn, bell
pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons water; cook, covered, until corn is
tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Mix in chopped parsley; keep relish
warm.
Rinse fish and pat dry. Rub fillets with lemon juice and remaining 1
1/2 tablespoons oil. Arrange in a single layer in a 12x17" broiler
pan (without rack). Broil about 3" from heat for 3 minutes. Turn fish
over; broil until opaque still moist-looking in center of thickest
part (cut to test), 2-3 minutes longer. Transfer to a warm platter.
Spoon corn relish onto platter; sprinkle coconut over fish. Garnish
with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs. Season fish with lemon and salt
and pepper to taste.
Servings: 6 servings
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