*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Grouper Saor

Recipe By     : Carlucci on Halsted Street, Chicago
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Fish And Seafood                 Italian Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      oz            Virgin olive oil
   6      lg            Onions -- sliced
   1      pn            Salt -- to taste
   1      pn            Black pepper -- to taste
   4      oz            Golden seedless raisins --
                        - soaked & drained
  12      oz            Red wine vinegar
   4      oz            Balsamic vinegar
  24      oz            Grouper fillets -- cut in 6 oz
                        - portions
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste
                        Virgin olive oil -- to saute
                        - the fish
                        Garnishes:
   2      oz            Pine nuts -- toasted
   1      tb            Fresh chives -- chopped
   2      oz            Additional virgin olive oil

Soak golden raisins in water until plump, then drain.

Heat saute pan on high heat, until very hot. Add 4 oz oil, heat until
smoking. Toss in onions, stirring quickly so they don't burn. Season
with salt and pepper, and cook 5 to 10 minutes until lightly
caramelized. Add raisins and vinegars and cook on low heat until all
vinegar is absorbed into the onions. Set aside, keep warm. 

Season fish with salt, pepper, and oil. Grill each side 2 to
3 minutes over high heat until done. Place bed of onions on serving
platter, top with fish, and garnish with pine nuts, chives, and
additional olive oil. 


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