Get Your Omega-3s with This Quick and Easy Mackerel Recipe

July 11, 2023

By

Will G

5 mins read

Get Your Omega-3s with This Quick and Easy Mackerel Recipe

Mackerel is a delicious and nutritious fish that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy mackerel, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of healthy fats.The mackerel is pan-fried until it's golden brown and cooked through. The potatoes are sautéed in the same pan, along with thyme, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, and olives. This creates a flavourful and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with the mackerel.This recipe is so quick and easy to make, you can have it on the table in just 20 minutes!Ingredients:

  • 1 mackerel fillet
  • 100g cooked new potatoes, halved
  • 10g spinach
  • 10g tomatoes, diced
  • 3g olives, pitted
  • 1g oil
  • 0.1g thyme
  • 0.5g garlic, minced

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the mackerel fillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the mackerel from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the potatoes to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. Add the thyme, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, and olives to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
  6. Return the mackerel to the pan and heat through.
  7. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • If you don't have thyme, you can use any other herb that you like.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • This recipe is also delicious with a side of rice or quinoa.

Enjoy!

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Mackerel is a delicious and nutritious fish that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids.

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July 11, 2023

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