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Yield: 6 servings. ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup olive oil ¼ tablespoon dry white wine 2 pounds amberjack fillets, or 3

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 servings. ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup olive oil ¼ tablespoon dry white wine 2 pounds amberjack fillets, or 3

Grilled Amberjack with Citrus

Yield: 6 servings.

½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
¼ tablespoon dry white wine
2 pounds amberjack fillets, or 3 medium to large whole cleaned fish
Kosher salt to taste
3 tablespoons lemon pepper
Ground black pepper to taste
2 limes, sliced (for garnish)

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together orange, lime, and lemon juices; olive oil; and white wine. Place the fish into a large glass baking dish and season with salt and lemon pepper on both sides. Pour juice mixture over fish and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to high. When the grill is hot, scrape the grate clean and oil the grate.

Place fish on the grill and discard the marinade. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes with a fork. Transfer to a serving platter and add salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with lime slices.

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This story was published on May 14, 2019

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.