Spiced Mackerel Empanadas Recipe

Name: Spiced Mackerel Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 675g (11/2 lb) short crust pastry; 2 x 125g cans of mackerel fillets in brine, drained & flaked; 1/2 bunch spring onions, washed & finely chopped; 420g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed; Grated zest & juice of one lime; 1 tablespoon madras curry paste; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; Pinch of salt; Pinch of sugar; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

675g (11/2 lb) short crust pastry
2 x 125g cans of mackerel fillets in brine, drained & flaked
1/2 bunch spring onions, washed & finely chopped
420g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
Grated zest & juice of one lime
1 tablespoon madras curry paste
1 egg
1 egg yolk
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground black pepper

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["1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 6, 200u00b0C, 400u00b0F.", "2. In a bowl, combine the mackerel fillets with the spring onions, borlotti beans, lime juice and zest, and curry paste. Season with black pepper.", "3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to 1/2cm thick. Using a 15cm (6"") saucer cut out ten rounds. Whisk together the egg, egg yolk, salt and sugar for the glaze and set to one side.", "4. To make each empanada, place a dessertspoon of the fish mixture on one half of each pastry round. Dampen the edges of the pastry with water and fold over to form a turnover, sealing the edges together. Gently bend each filled pastry to form a crescent shape.", "5. Place the empanadas on a baking tray and brush with the glaze.", "6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with watercress accompanied by mango or lime chutney."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 675g (11/2 lb) short crust pastry, 2 x 125g cans of mackerel fillets in brine, drained & flaked, 1/2 bunch spring onions, washed & finely chopped, 420g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Spiced Mackerel Empanadas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spiced Mackerel Empanadas

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