Grilled Fish With Pimentón Aioli

By wendywag

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons pimentón
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 swordfish or other fish steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Lemon juice to taste.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Start a grill or preheat broiler. Mix together all but 1/2 teaspoon garlic, some salt and pepper, half the pimentón and olive oil. Brush one side of fish steaks with this mixture (if you are broiling, brush both sides). Put on grill, sauced side down, and brush other side. Grill or broil, turning once, until done, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise with remaining garlic and pimentón; add a little lemon juice and whisk; taste and adjust seasoning. Serve fish with a dollop of aioli.

Yield: 4 servings.