Red Onion Mojo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large red onions, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 5 cups)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute 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.