Broiled Sea Trout Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 large garlic clove
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 (6- to 8-oz) sea trout, bluefish, or mackerel fillets, with skin

PREPARATION

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Finely chop basil, parsley, and garlic together in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons oil to purée, then blend in water, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. If desired, thin with more water.
3. Arrange fillets, skin side down, in an oiled, 1-inch-deep baking pan. Brush fish with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.