Rum-And-Pepper Painted Fish With Habanero-Mango Moj

Name: Rum-And-Pepper Painted Fish With Habanero-Mango Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 12 whole cloves; 3/4 cup white rum; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 (6-ounce) grouper or other firm white fish fillets; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

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["Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add peppercorns and cloves, and cook 1 minute. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Place pepper mixture in a saucepan. Add rum and next 4 ingredients (rum through lemon juice); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Strain pepper ""paint"" through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Set aside.", "Preheat oven to 450u00b0.", "Wrap handle of skillet with foil; heat oil in pan until hot. Brush pepper paint over one side of fish. Place fish, paint side down, in skillet; saute 3 minutes or until dark brown. Turn fish over; place skillet in oven.", "Bake 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fillets with Habanero- Mango Mojo and Black Bean-and-Fruit Salsa; garnish fillets with lime wedges, if desired.", "Note: Pepper paint may be refrigerated for up to a month."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 12 whole cloves, 3/4 cup white rum, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Rum-And-Pepper Painted Fish With Habanero-Mango Mojo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Rum-And-Pepper Painted Fish With Habanero-Mango Mojo

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