The final plated dish should be a vibrant clash of colors: the charred green, yellow, and red of the succotash under the coppery-bronze hue of perfectly seared Mackerel. Drizzled across, a creamy lime aioli forms a tantalizing squeeze of color and promises a tangy hit.

Smoky Mackerel on Charred Corn Succotash

Name: Smoky Mackerel on Charred Corn Succotash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: cleaned and de-boned mackerel fillets, 2; fresh corn, 2 ears shucked; red bell pepper, 1 diced; Edamame, 1 cup shelled and cooked; limes, 2 juiced; mayonnaise, 1/4 cup; garlic, 2 cloves minced; cayenne pepper, 1 tsp; fresh dill, a small bunch chopped; olive oil, 2 tbsp; sea salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 25, 2025

This recipe reimagines a classic American seafood dish, featuring the undeniably flavorsome Mackerel. We avoid the cliches you'd typically find during this season and go for a twist that's seasonally rich, fresh, and yet hearty enough for a fall day.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cleaned and de-boned mackerel fillets - 2
Fresh corn - 2 ears - shucked
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Edamame - 1 cup - shelled and cooked
Limes - 2 - juiced
Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Cayenne pepper - 1 tsp
Fresh dill - a small bunch - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Sea salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🐟🌿🧂

Rub the mackerel fillets with a little olive oil and sea salt.
Step 2 - 🔥🐟⏲️

Preheat a grill on medium-high heat, then cook fillets skin side down for about 3 minutes, before flipping and cooking another 2 minutes.
Step 3 - 🔥🌽🔪

Meanwhile, char the corn on the grill, then slice off kernels.
Step 4 - 🍳🫑🌽

In a pan, sauté bell peppers and soybeans in a little oil for about 2 minutes, then add charred corn and sauté for another minute.
Step 5 - 🍈🥣🌶️

Prepare the aioli by mixing the lime juice, mayonnaise, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Step 6 - 🍽️🐟🌱

Plate the succotash, then top with Mackerel fillets. Drizzle with the lime aioli and garnish with chopped dill.

Additional

The focus here is on creating a dish that's packed with vibrant flavor but also amazing to look at. For variation, you can add different vegetables to the succotash, or switch out the aioli for a different dressing. It's a flexible dish that also helps kids learn about preparing and cooking seafood.