Broiled Filet Of Shad Recipe

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   Preheat the broiler.

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   Place the shad, skin-side down on a rack in a baking pan and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Broil the shad, about 6 inches away from the heat source till the top is lightly browned and fish is cooked through, about 8 to 10 min, depending upon how thick it is.

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   (You don't turn it.)

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   For the tomato garnish: Peel, seed and dice the tomatoes; season them to taste with capers and vinegar and just a touch of oil; season with salt and pepper.

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   Place a bed of the diced tomatoes on each diner's plate, leaving sufficient room in the center for the shad.

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   When the shad is out of the oven, center it in the middle of the tomatoes and garnish with chives.

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   Serve with buttered spinach or possibly other greens.

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   This recipe yields 2 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.