GRILLED FISH AND MARINATED PEPPERS

My dad loved to fish. He was a sucker for seafood and, among all the great seafood we have in Portugal, this is one that stood out among the rest for my dad. Fresh fish on the braai in the summer with fresh bread and a simple pepper salad.

Serves 8

1 whole yellowtail (or any firm white sustainable fish) Olive oil, for rub and topping Coarse salt Juice of 1 lemon Whole red peppers 1 clove garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon wedges, for serving Crusty bread

Rub the fish with olive oil and season with salt and lemon juice, then cook on a grill until crispy. Place a cast-iron pan on a medium to high heat. (If you don’t have a cast-iron pan, the peppers can be charred directly on hot coals.) When the pan is blistering hot, add the red peppers, allowing skin to char completely on all sides. Once charred, place the hot peppers in a ziplock bag, rub them gently and peel off the blackened skin. Remove the seeds, then slice and layer in a jar with the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Top with oil. Serve the yellowtail with the peppers and lemon wedges.