Grilled Mackerel with Dulse Butter

Grilled butterflied mackerel served with a seaweed butter and a medley of summer vegetables including asparagus, peas, and broad beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1092.5 kcals 2185 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.4 grams 24.8 grams
Fat 97.1 grams 194.2 grams
Protein 44.3 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
175
g
Butter
Softened
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only
LegumesPulses
75
g
Broad Beans
Without pods, inner membranes removed
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Tarragon
Fresh, leaves only
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
2
piece
Mackerel
Fresh, guts removed, butterflied
Vegetables
20
g
Dulse Seaweed
Soaked, drained, and roughly chopped
1
piece
Shallot
Thinly sliced
100
g
Peas
Fresh, half shelled, half in pods
12
piece
Asparagus
Spears, trimmed

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Soak dulse seaweed in cold water for 10 seconds, drain, and chop finely in a food processor.
  • Blend the seaweed with softened butter and lemon juice until combined.
  • Butterfly the mackerel by removing the rib cage and bones using a sharp knife.
  • Spoon most of the seaweed butter down the center of each mackerel.
  • Place mackerel in open foil parcels onto a tray and grill for 5-10 minutes.
  • Simmer shallots and broad beans in 100ml water for 2 minutes.
  • Add peas and pods to the pan and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add asparagus, tarragon, and the remaining seaweed butter, simmering for 2 minutes until tender.
  • Plate the mackerel and vegetables, drizzling remaining butter over the fish.