Indian Spiced Mackerel Fillets
Mackerel is a brilliant versatile fish which is consumed worldwide. It works particularly well on the grill or BBQ. This quick and easy recipe uses Indian spices for an extra dimension.
Equipment
- Pestle and mortar
Ingredients
- 2 tsp cumin seeds lightly crushed
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 lemon cut into wedges to serve
- 1 lemon juiced
- 8 mackerel fillets skin on and scaled
- 1 tbsp neutral oil sunflower or vegetable for example
Instructions
- Lightly crush the cumin seeds in a pestle and mortar
- Mix together the cumin seeds, coriander, cayenne and turmeric with the oil. and season really well. Make diagonal slashes in the skin of the mackerel and rub the spice mix all over.
- Pour over the lemon juice and leave for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Grill the mackerel skin-side up for about 5 minutes until cooked through.