Grilled Amberjack with Tomato Basil Caper Sauce Recipe

Grilled Amberjack with Tomato Basil Caper Sauce Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets amberjack, cut 3/4-inch thick
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, basil, and capers. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and sauce is thick and chunky, 10 to 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill for medium heat.
  3. Rub remaining 1 tablespoon oil over amberjack fillets. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Grill fillets until opaque and flaky, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve fillets topped with sauce.