Broiled Mackerel Fillets With Tomato-Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Broiled Mackerel Fillets With Tomato-Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless mackerel fillets, about 1 1/2 pounds; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 cup drained capers; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; Pinch cayenne pepper; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

8 boneless mackerel fillets, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
4 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup drained capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Pinch cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Preheat the broiler to high.
2
Place the mackerel fillets on a flat dish and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
3
Brush the fillets with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle the thyme evenly over the fillets.
4
Set aside.
5
Place the tomatoes in boiling water for about 10 seconds.
6
Drain and pull away the skin.
7
Cut away the core and discard.
8
Cut the tomatoes crosswise and then cut into small cubes.
9
Set aside.
10
Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
11
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted.
12
Add the garlic, turmeric, capers, lemon juice and rind, tomatoes, cayenne, salt and pepper.
13
Cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
14
Set aside and keep warm.
15
Place the mackerel fillets skin side up under the broiler and cook about 3 minutes.
16
Carefully flip the fillets and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
17
Transfer the fillets to a warm serving plate and spoon equal portions of the tomato-caper sauce over them.
18
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless mackerel fillets, about 1 1/2 pounds, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

Yes, Broiled Mackerel Fillets With Tomato-Caper Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Mackerel Fillets With Tomato-Caper Sauce

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