Grilled Mackerel with Lardo, Avocado and Jalapeno on Toast
- 1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapenohalved, seeded and very thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves, plus more for garnish
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- Two 8-ounce Spanish mackerel fillets, halved crosswise at an angle
- 8 very thin slices of lardo (Italian cured pork back fat; see Note)
- In a medium bowl, combine the avocado slices with the jalapeno and the 1 teaspoon of marjoram; season with salt and pepper.
- Add the lemon juice and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss gently.
- Light a grill and brush the grates with oil.
- Brush the bread with olive oil and grill over high heat, turning once, until lightly charred in spots.
- Rub the bread with the cut sides of the garlic clove.
- Brush the mackerel with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skin side down until lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fish and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
- Arrange the fish on the bread, skin side up.
- Top with the lardo and avocado salad.
- Garnish with marjoram leaves and serve right away.
avocado, marjoram, salt, freshly ground pepper, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, bread, garlic, mackerel, italian cured pork back
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-mackerel-lardo-avocado-and-jalapeno-toast (may not work)