A perfectly golden, grilled mackerel filet lies at the heart of the plate, adorned with vibrant yellow corn salsa and red cherry tomato relish. A drizzle of juzu infused olive oil provides a glossy finish whilst micro-greens garnish provides a distinct pop of green.

Grilled Mackerel with Corn Salsa and Cherry Tomato Relish

Name: Grilled Mackerel with Corn Salsa and Cherry Tomato Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 4 whole Mackerel cleaned and filleted; 4 ears of Corn kernels removed; 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved; 1 red Onion finely chopped; 1 Jalapeno finely chopped; 1 cup Micro-greens for garnish; 1 Lime juice and zest; 1 Lemon juice and zest; 2 tbsp Juzu (Japanese citrus), infused olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; for cooking Extra virgin olive oil

A fusion dish featuring grilled mackerel, corn salsa and cherry tomato relish.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · August 07, 2024

A little about this dish

This fusion dish spotlights mackerel, a fish that's packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins, boosted with the season's best bounty - corn and tomatoes. Inspired by the deft blend of Eastern and Western culinary styles, this main course is intriguing, absolutely delicious and bound to impress.

Ingredients (for 4)

Whole mackerel — 4 — cleaned and filleted
Ears of corn — 4 — kernels removed
Cherry tomatoes — 2 cups — halved
Red onion — 1 — finely chopped
Jalapeno — 1 — finely chopped
Micro-greens — 1 cup — for garnish
Lime — 1 — juice and zest
Lemon — 1 — juice and zest
Juzu (japanese citrus), infused olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Extra virgin olive oil — for cooking

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🔝⏲️

Preheat the grill at medium-high heat.
Step 2 — 🐟🍋🔥

Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper, drizzle with lemon juice, then grill them with the skin-side down first for about 4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 3 — 🌽🧅🌶️

While the mackerel is cooking, in a bowl, mix corn kernels with half of the chopped red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 4 — 🍅🧅🥣

In another bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, the rest of the onion with the juzu infused olive oil, salt and pepper.
Step 5 — 🐟🥗🍽️

Place a grilled mackerel fillet in the center of your dish. Surround it by spooning the corn salsa on one side and the cherry tomato relish on the other. Finish by garnishing with micro-greens and a drizzle of juzu infused olive oil.

A final fox tip

Did you know Mackerel is one of the best sources for Omega 3 fatty acids which are incredible for heart health? Don't worry about getting perfect fillets, the key is to get a good sear on the skin. Kids can enjoy shucking corn and halving cherry tomatoes.