Grilled Steelhead with Blackberry Relish
Grilled steelhead gets a bright blackberry-dill relish and a smoky corn-zucchini salad showcasing Washington’s late-August produce.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
- Total time: 35 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $18
- Calories per serving: 610 cal
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Ingredients
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Fresh Steelhead Trout Fillet1 lb $11.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears $0.33
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Zucchini8 oz $1.79
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Walla Walla sweet onion2 oz $3.99
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Fresh Blackberries3 oz $5.89
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Fresh Baby Dill0.25 oz (about 2 tablespoons chopped) $2.49
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Organic Lemon1 medium, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
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Heat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F, for 10 minutes. Cut 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks, finely dice 2 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, chop 0.25 ounce dill, and zest and juice 1 medium lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice.
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Make the blackberry relish by gently crushing together:
- 3 ounces fresh blackberries
- 2 ounces finely diced Walla Walla sweet onion
- 0.25 ounce chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Set the relish aside while grilling.
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Shuck 2 ears sweet corn. Coat the corn and zucchini planks with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
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Pat 1 pound steelhead trout dry. Rub it with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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Grill the corn, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes until lightly charred. Add the zucchini during the final 6 to 8 minutes and turn once, cooking until marked and crisp-tender. Transfer both to a cutting board.
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Place the steelhead skin-side down on the grill. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then carefully turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, pulling it at 125°F in the thickest part. Transfer to a platter, drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and rest for 3 minutes.
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Cut the grilled corn from the cobs and chop the zucchini into bite-size pieces. Toss them together to make the warm corn-zucchini salad.
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Divide the corn-zucchini salad between two plates, add the grilled steelhead, and spoon the blackberry-dill relish over the fish.
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Drink pairing: A chilled Pinot Gris complements the rich trout, sweet corn, and tart blackberry relish.