Pan Fried Whole Mackerel Recipes

PAN-FRIED WHOLE MACKEREL

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) and gently cook the garlic until it just starts to brown.
• Add the tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in about 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice then remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Wash the mackerel and pat dry with kitchen paper. Rub the remaining lemon juice over the fish, inside and out, and season with salt and pepper.
• Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper and add the remaining oil. Heat until smoking then add the fish and fry for about 10 minutes, turning carefully from time to time, or until the fish is nicely browned and cooked through.
• Serve the fish with the tomatoes.

PAN-FRIED MACKEREL WITH ORANGE SALSA

Steps:

• Rub the fillets on both sides with the paprika and a little salt, then set aside. Mix the orange segments with the shallot, olives, parsley and a good grinding of black pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mackerel on both sides for 2-3 mins. Serve with the salsa and some new potatoes and green beans, if you like.