Grilled Mackerel With Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Mackerel With Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 corn cobs; 8 ounces baby carrots peeled; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; sea salt; 8 mackerel fillets bones removed, scored; cilantro leaves; lime wedges; sauce Coconut; 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste Thai; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 corn cobs
8 ounces baby carrots peeled
1 tablespoon peanut oil
sea salt
8 mackerel fillets bones removed, scored
cilantro leaves
lime wedges
sauce Coconut
1 tablespoon yellow curry paste Thai
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar

1
Cook corn in a large saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 mins. Add carrots and cook for 1 min, or until almost tender. Drain and keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, make the coconut sauce by heating a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min, until fragrant. Mix in coconut milk, stirring until simmering. Stir in fish sauce and sugar. Keep warm.
3
Heat grill or a large frying pan on high. Drizzle fish with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Cook fish, skin side down, for 2-3 mins, pressing down to seal. Turn and cook for 2 mins.
4
Slice corn cobs into rounds and arrange on serving platter with carrots. Top with fish and drizzle with half the sauce. Scatter cilantro leaves over and serve with remaining sauce and lime wedges.

130

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 corn cobs, 8 ounces baby carrots peeled, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, sea salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mackerel With Coconut Sauce falls under the Seafood 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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Grilled Mackerel With Coconut Sauce

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