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Aromatic Mackerel

Flavorful mackerel fillets grilled with a spicy lemongrass, ginger, and lime dressing for a quick and aromatic weekday supper.

HealthyQuickSeafoodGrillMackerel

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 816 kcals 1632 kcals
Carbohydrates 16 grams 32 grams
Fat 58 grams 116 grams
Protein 54 grams 108 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Caster Sugar
CondimentsSauces
60
ml
Fish Sauce
Fruits
4
piece
Lime
halved and juiced
NutsSeeds
2
stick
Lemongrass
finely sliced
1
bunch
Coriander
small bunch, leaves only
3
sprig
Basil
bushy sprigs
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
flavourless oil such as groundnut
Seafood
4
piece
Mackerel
fillets
Vegetables
4
piece
Spring Onion
finely sliced
1
piece
Chilli
small, hot, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
15
g
Ginger
walnut-sized piece, peeled and grated

Steps

  • Finely slice the lemongrass and spring onions.
  • Seed and chop the chilli, then peel and grate the ginger.
  • Squeeze the lime juice into a bowl and stir in the fish sauce and sugar.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok and briefly stir-fry the lemongrass, onions, chilli, and ginger.
  • Add the lime juice mixture, coriander, and basil to the wok.
  • Grill the mackerel fillets skin-side down until the flesh is opaque.
  • Spoon the aromatic topping onto the fish and grill for 5 more minutes until browned.
  • Serve the mackerel immediately.