Chicago chef Paul Kahan’s pairing of grilled toast, fresh cheese, and buttery smoked sablefish works with any smoked fish, from flaky whitefish, trout, or bluefish to thin slices of salmon.
Ingredients
6 to 8 Servings
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Preparation
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Step 1
Combine tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, lemon juice, and thinly sliced basil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Trim dark-green parts from onions; reserve for another use. If using spring onions, halve them lengthwise. Place onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. oil over and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Grill onions, turning occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a work surface to cool. Brush bread on both sides with remaining 4 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop grilled onions and add to bowl with tomatoes.
Step 4
Grill bread until toasted, about 1 minute per side. Cut toasts in half on a diagonal. Spread about 1 Tbsp. cheese onto 1 side of each toast half. Divide smoked fish evenly atop each toast.
Step 5
Add cucumbers to tomato and onion mixture; toss to coat. Spoon over smoked fish. Garnish with small basil leaves. Serve immediately.
