Mediterranean Cuisine

Fish

Shrimp Abu Dhabi

1 lb large shrimp

salt to taste

1/2 c flour

2 T butter

2 T olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 T cilantro, chopped

juice of 1 lime

cilantro to garnish

Clean and devein shrimp. Sprinkle with salt. Roll lightly in flour. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is tender. Add shrimp and chopped cilantro. Saute until shrimp are golden, about 5 minutes. Place on a platter. Sprinkle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Fish with Vegetables

2 medium onions

1/2 c flour

1/4 t salt

1/8 t pepper

1 1/2 lb fish fillets

1/2 c olive oil

1 green pepper cut in long thin strips

2 T parsley

salt & pepper to taste

lemon wedges to garnish

Cut onions in half lengthwise, then slice to make long thing strips. Set aside. In a shallow pan, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Roll fish in flour mixture to coat lightly. Heat 1/4 c olive oil in large skillet. Add fish. Saute until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Cooked fish will flake easily when pierced with a fork. Remove fish from skillet. Place on a platter. Keep warm. Pour remaining 1/4 c olive oil into skillet. Add onions, green pepper strips and parsley. Saute until onions are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture over fish. Garnish with lemon wedges.