Fillets of Mackerel with Dill and New Potatoes

Pan-fried mackerel fillets served with nutty lemon butter, fresh dill, and boiled new potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.3 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.5 grams 93.8 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.5 grams
Protein 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Flour
seasoned
Dairy
25
g
Unsalted Butter
split for frying and sauce
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
half juiced, half into wedges
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Dill
chopped, stalks reserved
1
to taste
OilsFats
Seafood
4
piece
Mackerel
each weighing about 175-225g, filleted
Vegetables

Steps

  • Fillet the mackerel or have a fishmonger prepare them for you.
  • Boil 450g of new potatoes in salted water with reserved dill stalks until tender.
  • Coat the fish fillets in seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
  • Heat 25ml of oil and a small portion of butter in a frying pan.
  • Fry the mackerel fillets for 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Remove the mackerel from the pan and keep them warm.
  • Discard the used oil and melt the remaining butter until it turns nutty brown.
  • Stir in the juice of half a lemon and pour the brown butter over the fish.
  • Season with salt, sprinkle with chopped dill, and serve with lemon wedges.