1 1/2 -2poundsblack sea bass filets (check filets carefully for pin bones), skin on, descaled
1teaspoonextra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
For the salsa
2mediumtomatoesdiced (or about 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved)
1jalapenoseeded and finely diced (if you prefer more heat, keep the seeds in)
1/4mediumred oniondiced
1/2cuploosely packed cilantrochopped
1clovegarlicfinely minced
Juice of 1 lime
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4 teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving
1limecut into wedges
Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat grill to high heat. Clean and oil grates well (this will help prevent the fish from sticking). Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, cumin, garlic and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, cumin and pepper. Stir well. Add more salt to taste, if needed. Set aside.
Place black sea bass on the grill, skin side down. Grill until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Flip halfway through cooking time. These filets tend to be thin, so they will cook quickly. Remove from grill. Spoon salsa over fish. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Serve with lime wedges and additional salsa. You can also sprinkle with feta cheese, for a salty, briny twist.
Notes
Black sea bass filets tend to have quite a few pin bones. Prior to grilling check filets carefully and pull out any pin bones with a tweezer or your fingers. You can also score the skin prior to grilling to prevent the flesh and skin from curling up, but this is optional.