Spanish Mackerel Escabeche Recipe

Name: Spanish Mackerel Escabeche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 4 thyme sprigs; 4 bay leaves; 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 6-ounce skin-on Spanish mackerel fillets; 1/4 cup prepared black olive tapenade

Servings: persons

2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
4 thyme sprigs
4 bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 6-ounce skin-on Spanish mackerel fillets
1/4 cup prepared black olive tapenade

1
Using a mandoline, cut the carrots into thin strips.
2
In a small skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
3
Add the carrots, shallots, thyme sprigs, bay leaves and garlic and cook over moderate heat until the vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
6
Let stand for 10 minutes.
7
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of olive oil until shimmering.
8
Season the mackerel fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet skin-side down.
9
Cook over high heat until the skin is browned and crisp, about 4 minutes.
10
Turn and cook the fillets for 1 minute longer, until almost cooked through.
11
Transfer the fillets to a large, shallow glass or ceramic dish, skin side up.
12
Top with the vegetables and their marinade.
13
Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, occasionally spooning the marinade over.
14
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
15
Arrange the mackerel on plates and spoon the vegetables and their marinade on top.
16
Dollop with the tapenade and serve.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying, 2 large shallots, thinly sliced, 4 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Spanish Mackerel Escabeche 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.

Spanish Mackerel Escabeche

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