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Grilled Fish With Pimentón Aioli (Smoked Paprika Aioli)

Here's how you make Grilled Fish With Pimentón Aioli (Smoked Paprika Aioli)
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  • Servings: 2-4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 2-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons paprika (Spanish smoked paprika, pimentón - Can use hot or mild or a combination)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 2 steaks (1 1/2 pounds) swordfish (steak, or other fish steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds to equal 2 fish steaks)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Lemon juice, to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish, optional
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Start a grill or preheat broiler. Mix together all but 1 teaspoon garlic, some salt and pepper, half the smoked paprika (pimentón) and olive oil. Brush one side of fish steaks with this mixture (if you are broiling, brush both sides). Place on grill, sauced side down, and brush other side. Grill or broil, turning once, until done, 5 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise with remaining garlic and smoked paprika; add a little lemon juice and whisk; taste and adjust seasoning. Serve fish with a dollop of aioli. May serve with a sprinkling of lemon and either parsley, chives, scallions or cilantro, if desired.

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