Grilled grouper margarita

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGrouper fillets
½cupTriple sec
1teaspoonSalt plus more to taste
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
2tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro freshly ground black pepper
cupWhite or gold tequila
¾cupFresh lime juice
3largesCloves garlic, crushed
3mediumsTomatoes, diced
1tablespoonMinced jalapeno pinch of sugar

Directions

Place fish in a nonaluminium dish large enough to hold it in a single layer. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt, garlic and 2 tsp oil and pour over fish, rubbing all over. Cover and marinate for ½ hour at room temperature or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Just before serving, combine tomatoes, onions, chilies, cilentro, sugar and salt to taste. Heat the grill to very hot. remove fish from marinade, pat dry (reserving marinade) and brush lightly with 1 tsp oil and grind pepper over the surface. Cook on a greased grill for about 4 minutes per side or until flesh is opaque. Meanwhile, boil marinade in saucepan for 2 minutes, remove and discard garlic cloves, and spoon a little of it over the fish, Spoon the tomato salsa alongside and serve.