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New Ways with Creole Tomatoes

GRILLED GROUPER WITH CREOLE TOMATO AND CHARRED CORN SALSA

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

This fresh and simple dish makes the most of our early summer produce.

2 ears corn, shucked
½ medium red onion
1 jalapeño
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 Creole tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (1-inch-thick) grouper fillets
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
Garnish: lime slices

1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Brush corn, onion, and jalapeño with 2 tablespoons oil. Place on pan, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place vegetables in a large bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Cut corn off cob into a large bowl. Finely dice onion, and

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