Grilled Rockfish, Jimmy Nardello & Smoked Olive Recipe

FISH & MEAT

1. 1

   Prepare the marinade

   Whisk together olive oil (2 tbs), lemon juice (1 tbs), minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. This creates a bright base to flavor the fish.

2. 2

   Marinate the rockfish

   Pat the rockfish fillets dry. Brush both sides with half of the marinade and let rest 10-15 minutes while you prep the peppers and olives.

3. 3

   Make the smoked olive relish

   Roughly chop the smoked olives and combine with chopped parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.

4. 4

   Prepare the peppers

   Slice Jimmy Nardello peppers into long strips. Toss with a pinch of salt and a touch of olive oil.

5. 5

   Grill the peppers

   Grill the pepper strips on a hot grill until blistered and tender, about 4-6 minutes, turning once.

6. 6

   Grill the rockfish

   Oil the grill grates. Place the fish on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until just opaque and flaky.

7. 7

   Optional sauce

   In a small pan, simmer the white wine over medium heat until reduced by half to create a light sauce. You can skip if you prefer the dish without it.

8. 8

   Finish and plate

   Spread a spoonful of smoked olive relish on each plate, top with a rockfish fillet, and arrange grilled peppers around. Drizzle with any pan sauce and finish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.