PAN SEARED MARLIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA & ROASTED VEGETABLES

Ingredients

MARLIN

6 oz marlin steak

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

¼ tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp olive oil

PINEAPPLE SALSA

1 (16 oz) can pineapple chunks

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

4 leaves shadon beni, finely chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Vegetables of choice e.g. Eggplant, onion, carrots, sweet pepper

Directions

1. For the vegetables
   Season with salt, black pepper, and a little oregano. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss. Place on sheet pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until the vegetables are tender.
2. Salsa
   Drain pineapple chunks and place in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Marlin
   Place fish in bowl. Add the next 4 ingredients and season. Rub with 1 tbsp oil. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add fish to hot pan and let cook for 2 minutes. Flip onto the other side and let cook until fish is cooked through, approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
4. To serve, place a few vegetables on the plate. Slice marlin into strips and place over vegetables. Spoon 2 tbsp pineapple salsa over fish. Serve with a side salad.