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In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, chopped cilantro, capers, caper juice, and vinegar.
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Set aside.
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Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic, and bay leaves.
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When the garlic begins to sizzle, remove it from the pan and discard.
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Add the onion, season with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste, and cook until the onion is limp and translucent, about 8 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaves and pour the onions (along with most of the oil) into the bowl holding the tomato mixture.
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Toss well.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
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Season the fish with salt and cayenne pepper.
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Take the same pan that was used to saute the onion and place it over medium-high heat.
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Make sure there is at least 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan; add more if necessary.
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Sear the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the fish is cooked through.
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Most fish will begin to flake at this point.
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Dont worry if the fish begins to fall apartthat is part of the look of the dish.
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Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter.
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Pour the warm tomato salad over the fish and garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
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INGREDIENTS
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Fish
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Almost any white-fleshed fish goes well with this recipe.
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So feel free to use what you have on hand or what is fresh at the market.
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Cut your fish into chunks or flake it while you cook iteither way, it is a stress-free recipe since you do not have to worry about your fish falling apart while trying to flip it.
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Of course, you can also serve the fish as steaks or fillets and spoon the sauce over it.
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TECHNIQUES
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Making a Warm Vinaigrette
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Combining the hot oil and onion with the cool tomato and vinegar creates a warm vinaigrette.
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This chunky sauce can be used in a variety of different ways, such as a salad dressing or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or beef.
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ADVANCE PREPARATION
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The sauce can be prepared a day in advance.
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While it is best to cook the fish soon before serving it, the sauce can be made and combined with leftover fish.
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Just shred or break apart the fish with a fork and combine it with the chunky sauce.
