Instructions: Preheat the broiler.

Place the shad, skin-side down on a rack in a baking pan and season with salt and pepper. Broil the shad, about 6 inches away from the heat source until the top is lightly browned and fish is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, depending upon how thick it is. (You do not turn it.)

For the tomato garnish: Peel, seed and dice the tomatoes; season them to taste with capers and vinegar and just a touch of oil; season with salt and pepper. Place a bed of the diced tomatoes on each diners plate, leaving enough room in the center for the shad.

When the shad is out of the oven, center it in the middle of the tomatoes and garnish with chives. Serve with buttered spinach or other greens.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

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