Mackerel with Apricots
Courtesy of UK Seafish Authority 4 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Serve with new potatoes and mixed salad.| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. mackerel fillets (fresh or defrosted) |
| 4 oz. fresh apricots OR 8 oz. canned apricots in natural juice, drained and finely chopped |
| 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped |
| 1 tsp. lemon juice |
| 1 Tbsp. honey or apricot jam |
Directions:
1. Preheat grill or barbecue. If fresh apricots are used, cut in half, remove stone, roughly chop and cook in 2-3 Tbsp. water for 2-3 min, or until slightly soft.
2. Sprinkle lemon juice over mackerel fillets and cook for about 5 min. on a hot grill or barbecue. (If barbecuing, lay fillets on foil to protect against the fierce heat).
3. Brush with the apricot jam or honey.
4. Mix the dill into the chopped apricots and spoon over the mackerel fillets.
5. Cook for another 3-4 min. Serve immediately with new potatoes and mixed salad.
* Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes.
Courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org
"From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future."
Nutrition:
Calories: 152; Total Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 24g; Sodium: 183mg; Potassium: 627mg;Wine Pairings:
Soave, Semillon, Pinot Grigio