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This
recipe for Cajun Mackerel comes from Seafish - www.seafish.org
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Ingredients
for Cajun Mackerel
4
small mackerel, cleaned
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) coriander seeds
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) allspice berries
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) green peppercorns
3 x 5ml spoon (3 teaspoons) cumin seeds
3 x 15ml spoon (3 tablespoons) white wine vinegar
1-2 drops of Tabasco sauce
1-2 drops of Angostura bitters
1-2 drops of Worcestershire sauce
55g (2oz) butter or margarine
chilli flowers, lime or lemon slices, to garnish
How
to make Cajun Mackerel
- Grind
the spices using a pestle and mortar or place in a
plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Mix
the vinegar, Tabasco, bitters and Worcestershire sauce
together in a small bowl and stir in the crushed spices.
- Make
3 diagonal cuts on one side of the fish and brush
with the spice mixture. Leave to marinate in a cool
place for about 1 hour.
- Melt
the butter or margarine in a large shallow pan until
sizzling. Fry the mackerel for 5 - 6 minutes until
the spices have turned black. Turn the fish over and
cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes.
- Garnish
and serve with hot rolls and a crisp green salad.
Serves
4
Seafish
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