Grilled flatfish with pistachio-herb sauce recipe

Ingredients for Grilled flatfish with pistachio-herb sauce

• 30 g raw pistachios

• 10 prunes, pits removed, coarsely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 60 g finely chopped parsley

• 30 g finely chopped mint

• 15 g finely chopped tarragon

• 60 ml kimchi or sauerkraut brine

• 30 ml Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

• salt (to taste)

• 170 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 flatfish (about 900–1800 g), such as sole, flounder, or turbot

• extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

• salt (to taste)

• Aleppo-style pepper

How to make Grilled flatfish with pistachio-herb sauce

1. Toast the pistachios in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Let them cool, then finely chop.

2. In a medium bowl, gently mix the chopped pistachios, prunes, garlic, parsley, mint, tarragon, kimchi brine, and vinegar until well combined; season with salt. Whisk in the oil, then taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.

3. Prepare the grill for medium heat. Using a sharp knife, cut the fish crosswise into 5–10 cm wide planks (the larger the fish, the wider the planks); halve the planks if the fish is particularly large.

4. Pat the fish dry, rub it all over with oil, and season with salt and Aleppo-style pepper. Grill the fish undisturbed until about 70% cooked through, which should take about 5 minutes; check by sliding a knife into the flesh. The skin should release easily from the grill when the fish is ready to turn; if it’s sticking, keep cooking.

5. Using a large fish spatula, carefully turn the fish over and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes (the fish is done when a paring knife easily pierces the flesh along the side).

6. Transfer the fish to a platter and spoon the prepared sauce over the top.

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