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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Grilled Fish with Melon Salad

Easy and light. This dish will get you out of the kitchen fast on a hot day.

Serves 4

4 pieces of a firm flesh fish(Mahi Mahi, Cod, Sea Bass or Salmon)
salt and pepper
juice of 2 lemons
olive oil
1 small cantaloupe seeded and diced
1/2 an english cucumber diced
8 basil leaves minced
1/4 cup diced red onion

In a large bowl toss together the melon, cucumber, red onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, basil leaves, juice of 1 lemon and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside. Rub olive oil on one side of the fish and season with salt and pepper. Place oiled side down on a hot grill. Brush oil and season other side of fish with salt and pepper while first side cooks. Grill each side 5-7 minutes depending on the thickness of each piece. Place a spoonful of salad on a plate, placing a piece of grilled fish on the top. Squeeze lemon juice over all and serve.

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