Category Archives: Mackerel Recipes
Grilled mackerel with escalivada & toasts
Escalivada is a punchy make-ahead Spanish dish of grilled peppers, aubergines and onions. It works really well with grilled or barbecued fish
Ingredients: -
For the escalivada
3 very large or 4 medium peppers, a mix of colours
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium aubergines
zest 1 lemon, juice of ½
1 rosemary sprig, finely chopped
2 tbsp small capers, drained
small pack flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the fish and toasts
2 rosemary sprigs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp extra Read More...
Mackerel with orange & harissa glaze
The distinct taste of this oily-textured fish works brilliantly with Asian flavours, including garlic, spices, ginger and soy sauce.
Ingredients: -
4 x 75g Mackerel fillets skin on
2 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small orange, grated zest and juice
1-2 tsp harissa paste (to taste, as brands vary)
50g pine nuts, toasted
small bunch coriander, very roughly chopped
Method: -
Roll the mackerel fillets in the flour sifted with smoked paprika and seasoning. Shake off excess flour and set the fish Read More...
Paper steamed mackerel with hot and sour chilli dressing
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Serves: 2
Skill level: Competent Cook
Recipe by: Billingsgate Seafood School
Ingredients
4 mackerel fillets, pin-boned
1 stick lemon grass, roughly chopped
2.5cm piece ginger, peeled and sliced
1 red chilli, sliced (seeds left in)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing
Juice and zest of 2 limes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
2 spring onions, finely sliced
To serve
Noodles
Sprigs of coriander
Lime wedges
Method
Heat the oven to 220C. Heat a large baking sheet in Read More...