Yucatan Fish With Crisp Garlic

1. 1

   Combine 2 tablespoons oil with garlic in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until garlic browns, 5 to 10 minutes; season with a little salt and pepper, and turn off heat.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, put remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   A minute later, add fish and chilies and cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium and add all but a tablespoon or 2 of lime juice, along with tomatoes if desired.

6. 6

   Cook another 2 minutes or so, until fish is cooked through.

7. 7

   Do not turn fish.

8. 8

   Carefully remove fish to a platter.

9. 9

   Stir cilantro into pan juices and pour, with tomatoes, over fish, along with garlic, its oil and remaining lime juice.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.