Grilled Mackerel Fillets with Apple Chutney
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Category
Evening Meals
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
335
A deliciously balanced dish featuring tender mackerel fillets grilled to golden perfection. The sweet and tangy apple chutney, infused with spices complements the richness of the mackerel. Served on a bed of fresh baby spinach with lime wedges, this dish offers a vibrant, nutrient-rich meal, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chutney's blend of apples, cider vinegar, and honey adds a sweet and tart contrast to the smoky fish, making every bite a burst of flavour.
Ingredients
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4 fillets of Mackerel
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1 tsp olive oil
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1 tsp Coconut oil
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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½ tsp thyme
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Spinach (one handful per fillet)
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2 limes cut into wedges
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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A pinch of ground cumin
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A pinch of cumin seeds
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A pinch of ground ginger
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A pinch of turmeric
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A pinch of chili powder
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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250g cooking apples, peeled and roughly chopped
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2 tbsp Cider vinegar
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2 tbsp Agave nectar or honey
For the Chutney
Directions
- Lightly brush the mackerel fillets with olive oil and sprinkle with the cayenne and thyme. Place on a grilling tray.
To make the chutney
- Sweat the onion with all the spices, garlic in the oil in a saucepan for 2 minutes over a medium heat.
- Add the apples to the pan, together with the rest of the chutney ingredients and simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes.
To serve
- Grill the mackerel fillets under a high heat for 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve on a bed of baby spinach topped with the apple chutney and as always, a large side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 335
- Carbohydrates
- 15.8 grams
- Protein
- 24.2 grams
- Fibre
- 2.8 grams
- Fat
- 23.1 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 5.8 grams
- Sugar
- 10.8 grams
- Sodium
- 52 milligrams
