Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 6 red snapper fillets 6-ounce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
  • 5 ounces baby arugula fresh
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces pecorino romano cheese shaved
  • 6 lemon wedges

Method

  • Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 3 fillets, skin side down; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until skin is golden and crisp. Turn fillets; cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove fish from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean; repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining 3 fillets.
  • Add arugula to dressing; toss. Top with onion and cheese. Serve salad with fillets and lemon wedges.