Grilled Mackerel with Tomato Chimichurri
Main Dishes | European cuisine
⏳ Time
45 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
14
🍽️ Servings
4
Description
The grilled mackerel with tomato chimichurri combines all the flavors of summer: sweet tomatoes that taste their best in season, the freshness of parsley, and the aroma of oregano. The scent of live flames makes any dish taste better. Chimichurri sauce originated in Latin America; it's a unique answer to Italian pesto: the same principle of using the freshest ingredients, the same fragrant mix of various spices, herbs, and vegetables, but the ingredients, especially in summer, are much more budget-friendly. This easy-to-make sauce is the best companion for anything grilled over an open flame. A little good wine vinegar is a must in chimichurri, and this subtle, balanced tang complements the grilled mackerel beautifully.
Ingredients
- Mackerel - 4 pieces
- Lemon - 1 piece
- Olive Oil - 4 spoons
- Garlic - 6 cloves
- Tomatoes - 2 pieces
- Spanish onions - 1 head
- Parsley - 0.7 oz
- Dried Rosemary - 1 tablespoon
- Mild Chili Spice - 1 tablespoon
- Paprika - 1 tablespoon
- Ground Cumin - 1 tablespoon
- Red Wine Vinegar - 4 spoons
- Salt - to taste
- Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Trim the heads and tails off the fish, then cut each fish into two fillets.
Step 2
Rinse the fillet and remove any large bones.
Step 3
Make diagonal cuts on the skin of the fish.
Step 4
Mix the lemon juice and olive oil.
Step 5
Press 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the marinade.
Step 6
Season the marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Place the fish in the marinade for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the skin from the tomatoes, discard the seeds, and chop the flesh.
Step 9
Finely chop the red onion, garlic, and parsley.
Step 10
Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano, ground chili, and paprika.
Step 11
Grill the fish for 3–5 minutes.
Step 12
Flip the fillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 13
Top the cooked mackerel with the sauce and serve.
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