Grilled Mackerel with Sicilian Caper-Tomato Salsa
“Give mackerel a chance,” begs Michael White. The Spanish fish he imports from Europe is grilled, which makes the skin enticingly crisp, then topped with a refreshing tomato-caper salsa.
Grilled Mackerel with Sicilian Caper-Tomato Salsa
Grilled Mackerel with Sicilian Caper-Tomato Salsa
© John Kernick
Grilled Mackerel with Sicilian Caper-Tomato Salsa
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TOTAL TIME:
45 MIN
- SERVINGS: 4
- Fast
- Healthy
- Staff Favorite
Ingredients
- 1 pound new potatoes
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
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1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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3/4 pound ripe tomatoes—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons capers
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
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4 Spanish mackerel fillets with skin (about 6 ounces each), pin bones removed
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Directions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly, then cut into quarters.
- In a medium skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the potatoes are browned and the garlic is crisp, about 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Heat a grill pan. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, capers and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Brush the mackerel with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 7 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through. Transfer the fish to plates and top with the salsa. Serve the potatoes alongside.
Grilled Mackerel with Sicilian Caper-Tomato Salsa
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