A quick Pacific Northwest grill dinner pairing tender rockfish with a summery salsa of smoky sweet corn, ripe tomato, and Walla Walla onion.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: Approximately $12–$17 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 400 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.
Drink pairing: A chilled Pinot Gris complements the delicate fish and sweet, smoky corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $6.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch (4-5 tomatoes per bunch)8 oz $1.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 cup finely diced $3.99
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Organic Cilantro2 tablespoons chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.29
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Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a covered grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Husk the corn, pat the rockfish dry, dice the tomato and onion, chop the cilantro, and cut the lime in half.
- Combine the tomato, Walla Walla onion, cilantro, juice of half the lime, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set the salsa aside while you grill.
- Rub the corn with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Grill it covered for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until tender and charred in spots.
- Place the rockfish on a generously oiled sheet of heavy-duty foil. Brush with the remaining oil and season with smoked paprika, black pepper, and the remaining salt.
- During the corn’s final 8–10 minutes, place the foil with the fish on the grill. Close the lid and cook without flipping until the thickest part reaches 145°F and flakes easily.
- Let the fish rest for 2 minutes. Cut the kernels from the corn, fold half into the tomato salsa, and reserve the rest as the side vegetable.
- Plate the grilled rockfish with the charred-corn salsa spooned over it, the remaining corn alongside, and lime wedges for squeezing.