Fried Mackerel with Chilli Cucumbers

Crispy polenta-crusted mackerel fillets served with a spicy, lime, and tequila-marinated cucumber salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.9 grams 139.6 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 35.2 grams 140.8 grams
Cook Time
8 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
Fruits
4
piece
Lime
juice and zest
GrainsCereals
100
g
Polenta
null
100
g
Liquids
25
ml
Tequila
null
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
4
piece
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
52.5
ml
Vegetable Oil
approx 3.5 tbsp
Seafood
600
g
Mackerel
4 fillets of 150g each
Vegetables
2
piece
Cucumber
cut into long wedges

Steps

  • Grind rock salt and both types of dried chillies into a fine powder using a coffee grinder.
  • Toss cucumber wedges with lime juice, zest, and 5ml of the spice powder; marinate for five minutes.
  • Combine polenta and breadcrumbs in one bowl and beat the egg in another.
  • Season the mackerel fillets with salt and black pepper.
  • Coat each fillet in the beaten egg and then dredge thoroughly in the polenta mixture.
  • Fry the fillets in hot oil for 4 minutes per side until golden and opaque.
  • Add 25ml of tequila to the marinated cucumbers.
  • Plate the cucumbers, sprinkle with remaining spices, and top with a mackerel fillet.