Red-onion Mojo

ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 very large red onions, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 1/4 quarts)
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)

directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté, until tender and translucent but not brown, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)

Add lime juice to onions and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove onions from heat. Stir in cilantro leaves.