Grilled Mackerel And Eggplant With Salsa Verde
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Grilling
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    eggplants -- long and thin
                        (preferably Japanese)
   3      tablespoons   oil -- olive
   3      tablespoons   red wine vinegar
   1      tablespoon    hot red pepper
   1      tablespoon    dried oregano
   4                    mackerel fillets -- bones
                        removed -- about 2 pounds
   1 1/2  cups          parsley leaves
     1/2  cup           mint leaves
   1                    anchovy -- salted variety,
                        rinsed and filleted
   1      cup           oil -- olive
   1                    hard-boiled egg -- finely
                        chopped
   2      tablespoons   capers -- drained and finely
                        chopped
                        juice and zest of 1 lemon
                        sea salt
 

Preparation:

Preheat grill. Cut eggplants lengthwise in half and place in mixing bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, red pepper and oregano and toss to coat. Place eggplant on grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until dark golden brown and lightly charred. Remove from grill and place back in bowl with marinade. Brush mackerel skin with olive oil and place skin side down onto grill. Cook 5 to 6 minutes on skin side, turn carefully and cook 1 minute on flesh side. Remove and place in center of round platter. Place parsley, mint, anchovy and olive oil in blender and chop until smooth. Remove to serving bowl and add chopped egg, capers and lemon juice and zest and mix well. Arrange eggplant around Mackerel and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.