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Grilled Stuffed Mackerel

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Introduction

Grilled Stuffed Mackerel is a savory delight that brings the essence of coastal cuisine right into your kitchen. This recipe offers a perfect balance between simplicity and flavor, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to explore new culinary territories.

Tips for this recipe

For the best results with Grilled Stuffed Mackerel, ensure your mackerel is thoroughly cleaned and deboned. Properly preparing each ingredient beforehand will streamline the cooking process, allowing you to focus on achieving that perfect char.

Why you will love this recipe

The Grilled Stuffed Mackerel is not only a showcase of vibrant flavors but also offers the health benefits associated with eating mackerel. Its rich omega-3 content, combined with an explosion of tastes from the stuffing and spices, makes it a dish to be savored.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium mackerel, cleaned and deboned if possible
  • 1/4 tsp ginger paste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic paste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 small onion, peeled and sliced
  • 5 fresh curry leaves
  • 2 tsp Goan red spice paste
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Adviced equipment

To make Grilled Stuffed Mackerel, consider using the following kitchen equipment:

  • Mackerel Fillet Holder
  • Grill Starter Kit
  • Oven Mitts with Grilling Glove Extender
  • Citrus Juicer Set
  • Meat Thermometer Probe
  • Mason Jars with Lids & Rims
  • Bamboo Cutting Board and Knife Set
  • Kitchen Scissors (Scissor Shears)
  • Pastry Bags and Tips

History of the recipe

The concept of stuffing fish is a time-honored tradition in many cultures, with variations dating back centuries. Grilled Mackerel Stuffed with spices and flavors is deeply rooted in coastal gastronomy, embodying the rich maritime heritage that influences regional cuisines along the world’s oceans.

Fun facts about this recipe

Did you know that mackerel fish is not only a versatile and sustainable seafood choice but also plays an integral role in many culinary traditions? The Goan red spice paste, often used in our Grilled Stuffed Mackerel recipe, has its origins in the lively food scene of Portuguese-influenced India. This blend is a testament to how global flavors come together to create something truly unique.

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Grilled Stuffed Mackerel

Grilled Stuffed Mackerel

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Equipment

  • - Mackerel Fillet Holder

  • - Grill Starter Kit

  • - Oven Mitts with Grilling Glove Extender

  • - Citrus Juicer Set

  • - Meat Thermometer Probe

  • - Mason Jars with Lids & Rims

  • - Bamboo Cutting Board & Knife Set

  • - Kitchen Scissors (Scissor Shears)

  • - Pastry Bags & Tips

Ingredients

  • 1 medium mackerel, cleaned and deboned if possible

  • 1/4 tsp ginger paste

  • 1/4 tsp garlic paste

  • salt, to taste

  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 small onion, peeled and sliced

  • 5 fresh curry leaves

  • 2 tsp Goan red spice paste

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Wash and dry the inside of the fish. Make deep slashes across both sides of the fish. Stir together the ginger and garlic pastes, salt, 1 teaspoon of the oil and the lemon juice and rub all over and into the slits of the fish. Place in a nonmetallic dish, cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Heat the remaining oil in a small nonstick saucepan and fry the onion until golden brown. Add the curry leaves and masala paste and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. If you are concerned that the masala sauce may burn, add a sprinkling of water to the pan. Add the tomato and salt and cook briskly for 6-8 minutes, stirring often. The tomatoes will completely break down and you will be left with a spicy, thick masala sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
3

Instruction 3

Rub a little of this stuffing mixture on the flesh and inside the slits and stuff the rest into the cavity. Put the fish back in the fridge for another 20 minutes, if you have time.
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Instruction 4

Preheat the grill and cover the grill pan with kitchen foil. Place the fish on top and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, turning carefully, until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges and plain rice.
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