By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 6
263 cal · 80 min
Tomato Relish for Grilled Fish
Recipe GLPR878ddf837cb340
A vibrant, tangy condiment combining fresh tomatillos, tomatoes, and jalapeños with cilantro and garlic. This relish is simmered until the flavors meld beautifully, creating a versatile accompaniment perfect for grilled fish, cold meats, or as a fresh topping for seafood dishes. The balance of acidity from vinegar and brightness from fresh herbs makes it an ideal fresh sauce.
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Ingredients
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and chopped
1 pound Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large pot or saucepan, combine the chopped tomatillos, Roma tomatoes, onion, olive oil, white vinegar, cilantro, sugar, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
Add salt and black pepper to the pot and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer for approximately 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the relish has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.
Remove from heat and allow the relish to cool to room temperature.
Transfer to a serving dish or storage container. The relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To serve, spoon the relish onto a platter or individual plates as a bed for grilled fish fillets, or serve alongside cold meats as a fresh condiment.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart year-round, with no special stops required—tomatillos are standard produce in Charlotte. The 80-minute time is honest for a relish that benefits from chilling, though active prep is closer to 15 minutes; the rest is passive. At roughly $1.50 per serving, this is genuinely cheap: a tomatillo costs pennies, and the rest are staples. The relish reheats fine and pairs perfectly with local coastal shrimp or grilled fish, making it a smart weeknight condiment that doesn't demand constant attention.
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