Pan-Seared Mackerel With Sweet Peppers and Thyme Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Mackerel With Sweet Peppers and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds mackerel fillets; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 5 large thyme sprigs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry rose or white wine; 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar, more to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds mackerel fillets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
5 large thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry rose or white wine
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar, more to taste

1
Season mackerel with salt, black pepper and paprika.
2
Let fillets rest at room temperature while preparing vegetables.
3
Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 5 tablespoons oil.
4
Then add leeks, carrots, bell peppers and thyme, cooking them until they soften, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5
Add garlic, stirring gently, and cook for 2 minutes more.
6
Add wine and cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
7
Season to taste with more salt, pepper and sherry vinegar, then transfer to one side of a serving platter.
8
Wipe the skillet with a paper towel, add remaining oil, and set over high heat.
9
When oil is hot, add mackerel in one layer, skin side down.
10
Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, until fish is cooked through.
11
Add fillets to platter and spoon vegetables on top of fish.

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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: 1 1/4 pounds mackerel fillets, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more for seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Mackerel With Sweet Peppers and Thyme 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.

Pan-Seared Mackerel With Sweet Peppers and Thyme

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