SICILIAN FISH SALAD

Have your dinner with this classic style recipe Sicilian Fish Salad with shallots, capers, tomatoes, and raisins.

For this dish we used groupers fish or (lapu-lapu). This fish is widely cultured in the pristine waters of Philippines. Eating fish once or twice a week may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. Also an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Low in fat and high in protein.

Preparation time; 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. olive oil

600g small lapu-lapu fish

2 cloves garlic finely, chopped

4 shallots (red onions) sliced thinly

120g pitted green olives

120g capers

120g white wine vinegar

60g raisins (soaked in water for 10 minutes)

4 large tomatoes cut in quarters

150g basil leaves fresh

PROCEDURE:

1. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in pan, add shallots and sauté for 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic, olives, capers, and drained raisins and cook 2-3 minutes and remove to a bowl.

3. Season the fish with salt and pepper.

4. Heat the remaining oil in the pan on high heat and add the fish.

5. Fry for 2 minutes on each side before covering with the capers olives mix.

6. Pour the vinegar and bring the heat for 2 minutes.

7. Check if the fish is cooked and sprinkle with mint

8. Allow the fish to cool in the vinegar.

9. Serve with tomato and basil salad.