Fresh Mackerel with Roasted Rhubarb

Pan-seared mackerel fillets served with oven-roasted rhubarb, rosemary, capers, and a sherry vinegar reduction for a balanced spring supper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 456.2 kcals 912.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 32.8 grams
Fat 34.1 grams 68.1 grams
Protein 22.6 grams 45.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
15
g
Light Brown Sugar
a good shake
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Capers
drained
15
ml
GrainsCereals
20
g
Plain Flour
seasoned with salt and black pepper for dusting
NutsSeeds
2
sprig
Rosemary
chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
fruity
Seafood
2
piece
Mackerel
fresh, filleted
Vegetables
4
stalk
Rhubarb
cut into 15cm lengths

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place 15cm rhubarb lengths in a roasting tin with 125ml water and light brown sugar.
  • Roast for 10 to 15 minutes until just soft, then drain and reserve the cooking juices.
  • Coat the skin side of the mackerel fillets in seasoned flour.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan and place fillets skin-side down with rosemary.
  • Add the roasted rhubarb and capers to the side of the pan to heat through.
  • Flip the mackerel after 2 minutes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add sherry vinegar and bring to a boil before removing the fish and rhubarb.
  • Deglaze the pan with reserved rhubarb juices and pour the sauce over the fish to serve.