Grilled Anchovies With Christmas Limas, Mint And Chili Oil

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Grilled Anchovies With Christmas Limas, Mint And Chili Oil

Recipe By : Molto Mario MB1D28
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Cup Christmas Lima beans
soaked overnight in 6 cups water
1/2 Medium red onion -- thinly sliced
1 Bunch mint -- leaves only
4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -- plus 1/2 C
2 Red Jalapenos Or Serrano -- Chopped, Seeded
2 Tablespoons Hot Pepper Flakes
1 Teaspoon capers
1 1/2 Pounds fresh anchovies (or sardines)
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Head Frisee lettuce, washed and -- spun dry

Drain soaked beans, place in 4-quart saucepan with 8 cups water and bring
to a boil. Lower heat to high simmer and cook until tender, yet slightly
firm to the bite. Drain and cool. Place cool beans in a mixing bowl and add
onion, mint and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss
to coat and set aside.

Place remaining half cup of oil into a blender and add chilis, pepper
flakes and capers and blend until smooth. Remove to bottle with lid and set
aside.

Preheat grill.

Clean and gut anchovies and place on hottest part of grill, and cook
through, about 1 minute per side. Meanwhile, add vinegar to bean mixture
and toss to mix. Add Frisee and stir to coat. Place on platter. Remove fish
from grill, arrange around salad and serve.

Yield: 4 servings



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