Peruvian Grilled Rockfish & Corn
A fast Peruvian-inspired summer dinner pairing smoky grilled rockfish with peak-season Washington corn, Walla Walla sweet onion, and a cool cilantro-jalapeño sauce.
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 ounces $9.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 medium onion $3.99
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 $1.29
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Organic Cilantro1/2 cup loosely packed, divided $1.69
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small $1.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs1 clove $1.99
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Plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Dried oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Husk the corn, finely dice the Walla Walla onion, chop 2 tablespoons cilantro, mince the garlic, and halve the lime; seed the jalapeño for a milder sauce.
- Pat the rockfish dry. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with the cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and juice from half the lime; rub over the fish and let it stand for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
- Blend or finely chop the remaining cilantro and jalapeño, then mix with the yogurt, juice from the remaining lime half, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate the green sauce until serving.
- Rub the corn with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until tender and lightly charred; transfer to a cutting board to cool briefly.
- Oil a grill basket or a double layer of heavy-duty foil with the remaining olive oil. Grill the rockfish with the lid closed for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until opaque and it reaches 145°F; rest for 3 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from the cobs and toss with the diced Walla Walla onion, chopped cilantro, a spoonful of the green sauce, and any remaining lime juice; taste and adjust the salt.
- Spoon the warm corn salad onto two plates, add the grilled rockfish, and finish with generous drizzles of cilantro-jalapeño sauce and extra cilantro.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $18–$20
Health notes: Serves 2 at about 430 calories each, with roughly 36 grams of protein plus fiber-rich corn and a yogurt-based sauce.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc complements the lime, herbs, sweet corn, and gently smoky fish.