Pan-fried Mackerel with Caponata

Quick pan-fried mackerel served with a vibrant caponata of aubergine, fennel, and celery, finished with a zesty honey-soy sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.2 kcals 2548.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.1 grams 240.4 grams
Fat 33.7 grams 134.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
50
g
Raisins
Soaked in red wine vinegar and drained
2
piece
Orange
Juiced and zested
NutsSeeds
25
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted
1
item
Salt
To taste
1
item
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the caponata
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For frying mackerel
Other
150
ml
Honey
Runny
Seafood
4
piece
Mackerel
Fillets
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
Finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
bulb
Fennel
Chopped
1
piece
Aubergine
Chopped
2
stalk
Celery
Sliced
0.5
piece
Red Pepper
Finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry onions, fennel, aubergine, and celery for seven minutes.
  • Add tomato puréé and fry for another two minutes.
  • Remove mixture from heat and combine with capers, raisins, pine nuts, and seasoning in a bowl.
  • Rub mackerel with oil and fry skin-side down in a hot pan for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove fish and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Stir soy sauce, orange juice, zest, honey, and chilli in a pan over low heat until warm.
  • Divide caponata between plates, top with mackerel, and cover with sauce.