Ingredients

• 2 lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced lengthwise into quarters
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs, such as dill, flat-leaf parsley, oregano, etc.
• 4 barramundi fillets, each 6 to 8 ounces
• 4 loosely packed cups of baby arugula, spinach, or other mixed greens
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 small Persian cucumbers, diced
• Quick Pickled Red Onions (optional; see below) 

Directions

Step 1

Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Whisk until the salt and honey dissolve. Continue to whisk while slowly adding the olive oil; whisk until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Stir in the minced herbs. Taste the vinaigrette, adding more vinegar or salt and pepper to taste. Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette into a separate container, reserving the remainder. 

Step 2

Lay the fish fillets on a rimmed sheet pan and lightly brush both sides with the smaller portion of vinaigrette. (Dividing the vinaigrette into two containers prevents cross-contamination.) Season lightly with salt and pepper. 

Step 3

Toss the greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved vinaigrette (you want them coated lightly) and divide among 4 plates. Top with a few rings of Quick Pickled Red Onions, if desired. 

Step 4

Light a grill or preheat a stovetop grill pan to medium-high. Arrange the fillets, skin side down, on a well-oiled grill grate. Cook until the edges begin to look opaque, 2 to 3 minutes for thin fillets and 4 to 5 minutes for thicker fillets. Gently turn and cook the other side until the fish is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. (Do not overcook.) Arrange the fillets on the prepared plates. Drizzle with any remaining vinaigrette. Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge. 

Step 5

Quick Pickled Red Onions: Thinly slice a red onion into rings and place in a pint-size canning jar. Bring 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Pour over the onions. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Cover the jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
• Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Hot red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

For the deconstructed pesto after-marinade: 

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 3 tablespoons, divided use
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• Finely grated zest and juice of l lemon
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the pesto after-marinade: Place half the olive oil (1/4 cup) in a small saucepan and heat over a medium flame. Add the pine nuts and garlic and fry until golden, 2 minutes. Do not let the garlic chips burn. Pour the mixture into a large heatproof mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Set the cheese in a small bowl. Right before serving, stack and roll the basil leaves (work in batches), and thinly slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons. 

Step 2

Generously season the shrimp on all sides with salt, pepper, and hot red pepper flakes, if using. Toss with the olive oil. If grilling large shrimp, you can arrange them directly on the grill. For smaller shrimp, use a grill grid or grilling basket, or thread them on bamboo or metal skewers. (It’s easier to turn 5 kebabs on the grill than it is 30 small shrimp.) 

Step 3

Set up your grill for direct grilling and heat to high. Brush and oil your grill grate. 

Step 4

Arrange the shrimp on the grate and grill until sizzling and browned on the outside and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. 

Step 5

Stir the hot shrimp into the pine nut-garlic-lemon mixture in the large bowl and toss to mix. Add the slivered basil and toss. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer the hot shrimp to a platter or plates and sprinkle with the cheese.