Grilled Mackerel Fillets with Apple Chutney
Lily & Loaf
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Category
Evening Meals
Cuisine
British
Author:
Lily & Loaf
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
390
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
For the Chutney
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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¼ tsp ground cumin
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¼ tsp cumin seeds
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp turmeric
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¼ tsp chilli 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
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.
Recipe Note
Prepare the apple chutney ahead of time and allow it to cool slightly before serving to help the flavours develop.
For extra flavour, marinate the mackerel with the thyme and cayenne for 15 minutes before grilling.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- Per serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 390
- Carbohydrates
- 16 grams
- Protein
- 27 grams
- Fibre
- 3 grams
- Fat
- 24 grams
- Sugar
- 11 grams
- Sodium
- 180 milligrams
