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Grilled Seafood with Creamy Mash and Lemon Reduction

A Delightful Ocean Flavours Symphony Graced by Creamy Mash and Tangy Lemon

4servings
55 min
Intermediate
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Grilled Seafood with Creamy Mash and Lemon Reduction

About this recipe

Savor the exquisite harmony of grilled fish, calamari, prawns, and scallops, elegantly paired with a rich, creamy mash. This dish is garnished with vibrant mixed greens and a zesty lemon reduction, promising to impress your palate and your guests alike.

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 200g calamari rings
  • 200g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 200g scallops
  • 1 kg potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 100ml heavy cream
  • 150g mixed salad leaves (such as arugula, spinach, and watercress)
  • 2 lemons
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the fish fillets, calamari, prawns, and scallops with salt and pepper. Toss with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Grill the seafood in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and beautifully charred.

  4. 4

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and cream until smooth.

  5. 5

    Sauté mixed greens in a little olive oil until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    In a small saucepan, simmer the juice of two lemons until reduced by half for the lemon reduction.

  7. 7

    Arrange creamy mash on plates, top with grilled seafood, and garnish with sautéed leaves.

  8. 8

    Drizzle with the lemon reduction and serve hot.

Chef's tip

Ensure the seafood is fresh for the best flavor. Adjust the lemon reduction's tartness to your preference by adding sugar or honey if desired.

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