Goan Mackerel Recipe

Name: Goan Mackerel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mackerel cleaned; vegetable oil or sunflower; lime wedges to serve; 5 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns; 6 red chillies dried; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 5 garlic peeled; 2 inches fresh ginger piece, roughly chopped; 1 shallot chopped; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Servings: persons

4 mackerel cleaned
vegetable oil or sunflower
lime wedges to serve
5 cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
6 red chillies dried
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon salt
5 garlic peeled
2 inches fresh ginger piece, roughly chopped
1 shallot chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1
To make the masala grind the cloves cumin pepper and chillies to a powder in an electric grinder.
2
Process with remaining ingredients to form a paste.
3
Preheat the oven to 190C/ 375P/Gas Mark 5. Make three or four deep diagonal slits across the body of each mackerel on each side.
4
Rub the paste inside the fish and then outside making sure it gets right down into the slits.
5
Heat a thin layer of oil in a roasting tin over the hob.
6
Fry the mackerel until browned on both sides.
7
Transfer to the oven and cook for a final 10 minutes.
8
Serve with lime or lemon wedges.

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 mackerel cleaned, vegetable oil or sunflower, lime wedges to serve, 5 cloves, and more.

Yes, Goan Mackerel 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.

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Goan Mackerel

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