Barbecued Fish Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs fish fillets (your choice)
  • ? cup tequila, white or gold
  • ½ cup triple sec
  • ¾ cup lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2½ each garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tomatoes, medium, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp jalapeno pepper|jalapenos, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar|sugar
  • pepper, ground

Directions

  1. Place fish in a non-aluminum dish large enough to hold it in a single layer.
  2. Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt, garlic, and 2 tsp oil and pour over the fish, rubbing all over.
  3. Cover and marinate for ½ hour at room temperature or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  4. Just before serving, combine tomatoes, onions, chilies, cilantro, granulated sugar|sugar and salt to taste.
  5. Heat the grill to very hot.
  6. Remove fish from marinade, pat dry (reserving marinade) and brush lightly with 1 t oil and grind pepper over the surface.
  7. Cook on a greased grill for about 4 minutes per side, or until flesh is opaque.
  8. Meanwhile, boil marinade in a saucepan for 2 minutes, remove and discard garlic cloves, and spoon a little over the fish.
  9. Spoon tomato salsa along side and serve.
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