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Oily fish like Mackerel is a brilliant source of fish oils and proteins. It’s also great value for money. Many people tell me they don’t like Mackerel, I just give them this recipe and find it will convert most!

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Warm Mackerel Supper

This recipe is designed for fresh Mackerel but you could also use smoked or tinned, in which case it only needs to be under the grill for 3 - 4 minutes. Such a quick and simple recipe. I could eat this every single day.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Traditional

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

person

Ingredients

• 1 fillet Mackerel
• 2 Carrots Cut into batons
• 200 g Chickpeas Approximately 1/2 a can.
• 1 glug olive oil
• 1/2 Lemon Freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 sprig Rosemary

Course Main Dish Cuisine Traditional Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings person Ingredients 1 fillet Mackerel 2 Carrots Cut into batons 200 g Chickpeas Approximately 1/2 a can. 1 glug olive oil 1/2 Lemon Freshly squeezed 1 clove garlic 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 sprig Rosemary

Instructions

1. Steam the carrots lightly, then place on a baking tray with the chickpeas, coat with a Tablespoon olive oil and place under a hot grill for 5 minutes.
2. Mix up some more olive oil (Tablespoon) honey, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne pepper. Brush some of it over the mackerel and put the rest to one side.
3. Place the mackerel over the carrots & chickpeas then put back under the grill for another 5 minutes or until cooked.

Finishing the dish

1. Serve with the rest of the dressing with some leafy green vegetables and a small portion of rice if needed.

Recipe Notes

It also doesn't have to be just for supper as this versatile dish makes a lovely lunch too...

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